Baratza start around $380. Any real experience with what and why?
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Baratza start around $380. Any real experience with what and why?
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Not a coffee aficionado. I have a decent gaglia espresso machine but nothing crazy. My wife has a good bonavita brewer. I'm not a dentist. I like my espresso and my wife drinks a pot of coffee each damn day.
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So I'm looking for a mid level burr grinder that can ground for espresso (fine) and a flat bottom drip.
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I have no idea why I just posted five times instead of once.
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Too much caffeine, maybe?
Mmmmmmm morning mocha
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I've been quite happy with my Rancilio Rocky, $355-365
gaggia mdf turned step-less has worked fine for entry level. The doser function works better at breaking up clumps more than anything else.
Like my Rocky as well.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VAWXOU...a-275176020855
...is the one usually recommended in the < $ 250 category. Ours has been great for 5+ yrs of regular use.
We have a pretty cheap burr grinder that grinds good coffee once you get it dialed in, but is a huge mess and hard to clean. It shoots coffee out horizontally into the container instead of down from the top.
Are more expensive ones still this hard to clean? Or is that part of the value you get?
That's the one I have too. Going on several years of fairly regular use now, works well. Only criticism is that when I remove the plastic catch bin with fresh ground coffee in it, static causes a bunch of coffee grounds to fly out. Messy.Quote:
Originally Posted by frorider
yeah thats ^^ the one I got ...works fine
I think they come in metal or plastic and the plastic is cheaper probably works the same
Thanks all for recommendations. I may check out that rocky and report back.
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a local roaster just sold me this, as the temp and humidity fluctuated too much for them to use the gram dosing. Bladed just replaced, and should last me another 10-20 years.
http://www.fiorenzato.it/en/prodotto/f64-e/
Another Capresso Infinity vote. Used multiple times daily for the last few years. Like the timer so that I know how much coffee it will drop every time. It seizes up once a year or so but a simple disassembly, dust out and reassembly and you are good to go. Now that I think about it I should post it in the best tool I own thread.
I haven't done the step-less mod, but am happy with the grind quality. I hate the f'in doser, I can never get all the ground coffee out, but I didn't consider the breaking-up-clumps aspect so maybe I should be happy. Love how sturdy & heavy it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd Zander
Pretty amazing - the number of hand operated machines (La Pavonis on the cheap) coming out since I last looked into this.
The latest one to catch my attention is the Rok:
https://www.wholelattelove.com/rok-e...3-915ca447c615
BTW, my Rocky grinder is 17 years old and running strong.
... Thom
I have a Pavoni! Bought it back in 1991.Quote:
Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un
I'm feeling the pull for one (pun intended).Quote:
Originally Posted by KQ
... Thom
I just got a la cimbali m30 bistro at a silly deal, but its too big (and needs 220V wiring) dual head. very light use from a now closed, remove, coffee shop/restaurant.
anyone want to trade for a smaller, home based machine?
not my pics but same machine
https://www.areska.nl/wp-content/upl...Bistro-2-1.jpg
would LOVE a rancilio silvia or similar
That’s sweet. Wiring 220 would be a project for sure though. I bet you can watch the electric meter spin when it heats up.Quote:
Originally Posted by mntlion
I live in banff/canmore (resort towns) so lots of resturants come and go and sometimes I get silly deals on old machinery that is not working.
So I have a mazzer mini b
(https://idrinkcoffee.com/products/ma...ctronic-type-b)
that I have all cleaned up (motor working) and based on my research it looks like the main CPU/mother board is not working.
I have looked visually and none of the wires and welds/soldering seem loose.
Is that just a suck it up and replace the whole part? or any chance that it can be fixed and how do I tell what part to fix?
not the same but a small fryer i had needed a 110v->10v step down transformer as a power supply to the board, $15 on ebay and it works now. i would start with the plug and work your way to the board.
You could try calling the folks at chriscoffee.com
They've been really good at trouble shooting a few issues ive had in the past.
thanks, message sent to themQuote:
Originally Posted by berko
Anyone have a lead on any solid deals these days? Just need a decent home unit.
Budget?Quote:
Originally Posted by Art Shirk
i need to get on this train too; let’s go $250-500
for a new machine, with warranty and free shipping, fair deals
https://www.ebay.ca/sch/brevilleauth...CDoBSer6dbvM8c
I’m with shroom - 250 to 500 sounds reasonable for something I use everyday without feeling like I got taken for a ride.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doremite
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Gaggia Classic perhaps your best bet in this price range but your also looking at a hefty grinder cost if not already in possession. Maybe go super automatic if a grinder is needed. All depends on how deep in the rabbit hole you are. Semi-automatic like the Classic will be a better shot. Prosumer takes it all to another level and price point. Where you money goes at these ridiculous prices is quality, no doubt, but also longevity.
im with everyone else, went into it thinking $500 and all told ended up closer to $1000. gaggia mdf (350 ?) and heavily modified classic (pid, weekly timer, 1/4 copper tubing preheat coil, bpv relocate, rancilio steam wand). i need some new baskets and or showerplate thing but i dont use it as much these days to justify them.
when you get it dialed in it beats a drive to buttfucks anyday
Gaggia classic is my call as well. $350 for a simple design that prioritizes the pressure required for a decent shot. I’ve had mine for at least 3-4 yrs. now and it’s been good.
I use a manual ceramic burr grinder since it’s just me and I use a milk frother. Yes, sacrilege to some.
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https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/orde...rome-c-refreshQuote:
Originally Posted by shroom
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If you get those Bed Bath and Beyond 20% off coupons in the mail, that’s a decent option. They still work on the excluded brands and when expired.
Right now I'm rocking the Rancillio Sylvia and my neighbor is rocking some 2K+ eyetalian machine
but before upgrading I and my neighbor were using the Breville Roma
IME its not a bad M/C for pretty cheap
Got a Rancilio Rocky grinder since getting the right grind is at least 1/2 the battle. Bought a used Expobar Pulsar which has been awesome! Thing makes $$$ espresso, is reasonable on Ebay, pretty bomber, and as a heat exchange machine can brew and steam at the same time. To me the biggest benefit of this was that I don't have to hunt for the right temp water as I did with my old Rancilio Sylvia. When you get the water temp right that thing was good, but it was pretty rare.
Yummy!
I think I still have something similar to that Gaggia that we replaced with an automated Delonghi machine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Art Shirk
It was lightly used and should be boxed up in the garage somewhere.
Would let you have it for way less than $250.
Let me check.
EccchhhQuote:
Originally Posted by jm2e
Capsules are the espresso version of keurig coffee