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Ive owned this machine for going on 5 years now and have it dialed in 100%. Just replaced the belt and have a replacement burr set. I'm sure this grinder will easily go another 5 years. I pull some amazing tasty shots ( especially with Klatch beans ).
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Oh, this is the espresso machine that I use to pull these shots.
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Thanks everyone. For reference, I got an ECM Giotto 15 years ago. A very good, solid HX machine. I am a long-time coffee fanatic. I have a Mazzer grinder. The espresso machine finally stopped working six months ago. The places that do refurb don't usually touch 15 year old machines. Oh, and I roast my own--I have a Hottop.
I just got a new job, and have been treating myself to some nice stuff (deposits on custom frames ...) and knew I wanted a new espresso machine. I guess I could get a slayer, but at some point it seems gratuitous. Wanted dual boiler with PID. Some cheaper machines have electronics for the PID but that strikes me as something else to break. The Linea Mini can go reservoir or plumbed. We are thinking of a reno on the house in a year, so that would be the time to convert to plumbed. Called Chris' today but couldn't quite pull the trigger. Not sure why. The wife says to do it. Guess I will tomorrow. --edit-- just looked up the slayer again and the dimensions don't work for the current kitchen. Counter space was the only constraint the wife put on me. Last edited by flydhest; 03-08-2016 at 08:26 PM.
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GS3 is one heck of a machine, bought my used and have been very happy with it. If you don't mind tinkering, it's pretty easy to work on if needed. Had a Rocket, which now resides at my girlfriends place.
I roast my own coffee and no shop out there can compete. Having total control over the process feeds my desire for custom items. Just need to upgrade my grinder, with as little retention as possible.
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03-08-2016, 11:10 PM
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Crankles,
I didn't mean to imply that a shop is going to use the internet to solve it's problems. However, there are many homes in the world that have pro machines in the kitchen. Those homes can use the internet and a little skill with a wrench to get a machine back in service in a day or so without the expense or hassle of having a pro service it. Just like I can do most things on my bike to keep it on the road rather than dropping off at the bike shop for an unknown period of time. That's all I'm saying. Jon
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I should basically just give you the password to my paypal account so you can just buy me stuff with my own money .... Saved by the wife's counter space argument. Sure is a sweet looking machine though.
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03-09-2016, 05:03 AM
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Seems like if you could afford a $9,000 espresso machine you could afford to make a little more counter space...
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Seth, I knew you didn't need the whole espresso machine vs nepresso vs no machine at home debate - you were a guiding voice for me when I first got into this stuff more than 10 years ago now. So I knew you had an ECM and were plenty into it. I can't speak to WHICH double boiler machine to get - I think once you've got that level of temperature control they're all gonna pull equally good shots, so it's down to fit and finish and features once you get beyond an Expobar Brewtus. Once you're at this level of machine the grinder is more critical anyway and you've got a great one already... But I absolutely endorse the move to a double boiler. You can do just as well with an HX machine, but it's just easier to get and stay dialed with a double since the brew temp never has to move and there's no flushing or timing to worry about. Opinions vary, but that's mine FWIW. I have a Brewtus IV, plumbed in with a rotary pump. We re-did our kitchen a couple years ago and had a space carved out for espresso (shorter cabinet on that end of that counter so plenty of headroom for the machine and grinder) and I love the setup. I take up more counter space for espresso in the AM and then slide the grinder, tamp area, and knock-box back up against the machine to free up space for cooking later in the day. There are features I like in some more expensive machines, but when it came time to buy, I couldn't rationalize spending an additional $500-3000 for stuff that wasn't gonna add up to better shots. But if I'd just come into a bit of a windfall as it sounds like your new job will provide (congratulations BTW!), I'm sure I would have. So whatever you end up getting, enjoy! -Ray
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I am going to pull out my Moka pot
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I generally drink regular coffee on weekday mornings, but with this thread in mind i got up a few minutes early and pulled a double this morning. good way to start the day!
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