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Are we referencing the La Marzocco Linea Mini? The $4,000+ one? Huge fan of La Marzocco machines, just wondering if there is a cheaper one out there...

To add my two cents, I've been using two versions of the Rancilio Silvia with a Rocky Grinder and then Baratza Encore. You can put this together for under $1K.

I've had the best results with the older Silvia (V1) and the cheaper (Baratza Encore) grinder!

If going to go with a Rocky I would definitely recommend doing the doserless. The doser version isn't the best design and you also end up leaving a lot of grinds out to turn stale.

It might not be the most expensive or technologically advanced setup but it's like the old car you feel so at home with.