I bet the Brewtus' is heavier . I think with the extended parts warranty to 2 years as part of the deal isn't bad and I'm getting a great deal. Also I lost my Silvia box so Todd agreed to let me ship her back in Brewtus' box. I really don't have too much experience (im 16) but after my dad laughed at me when I said espresso isn't supposed to be bitter but chocolaty (the roast im using now anyway) and I proved him wrong with Silvia I think I can pull a decent shot. My friend said I should work at *$ and I replied I wouldn't last a week because I'd tell the manager the coffee is c**p. Anyway I'll be sure to share my experiences, make a video, and probably a website for Brewtus owners/ prospective buyers.

HB wrote:Yes, an update of the current review is in the queue, probably the Expobar Brewtus III-R.

I am getting the III-R. I can't wait to read it, hopefully than I won't regret the purchase .

sweaner wrote:$1800.02!

Not far off. I didn't really need another machine so I only placed one bid. I did note that the machine id plate listed it as over 10years old. Not a problem if it hasn't been sitting in a cold garage.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI....&item=250353939487

Twenty-five hundred bucks isn't bad for a working LM 2gr. Didn't see the pump/motor listed.

Bernie

Here is what I ended up buying today:

Expobar Brewtus III-R
Mazzer Kony
Presso Tamper
Monin Organic Syrup
Bottomless Portafilter
Knockbox
Tamping Mat
Bodum Pavina glasses 2 oz and 9 oz
CCC Toscano 1.5lbs.

Don't kill me . Guests like frappas and mochas. I got the best I could find (reasonably)

Syrup?

You know, Michal... there's one big problem with starting out with such a nice setup: when your coffee sucks, and there's a good chance it will, you'll have no one to blame but yourself. Not that people with cheaper setups don't also have themselves to blame for their poor results, it's just way more obvious with a dual boiler and a conical.

On the other hand, getting your coffee to not suck will be a lot less challenging. Make sure you visit Counter Culture Coffee as soon as you can and beg for pointers; a few lessons from a pro--or for that matter, anyone who knows what they're doing--are invaluable.

This isn't my first machine. I started out with La Pavoni Lusso for four years (one of which I actually used it) than downgraded to a Saeco Incanto Sirius for a year than Silvia and Rocky for a month. I can pull pretty decent shots from silvia but when making 3 cappas every morning in under 15 minutes it gets annoying. Brew steam brew steam. I will post a video of a shot. Is there anything next Friday? No school next Friday . I am thinking about talking to Kevin from Crema to see if he would like some free help over the summer in exchange for some tips/help. I read that Tuscano (the new blend) should be brewed around 200 degrees?