Looking to replace Gaggia Classic, primary use will be for espresso
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Good afternoon all,
Currently looking to replace my old Gaggia Classic and have found the following:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gaggia-RI9403-1 ... 00P2I15ZY/
However, the reviews are awful. Has anyone had any experiences with this model?
I have three options.
1. I buy this model
2. I avoid this model and instead pay double the price for the Rancilio Silvia V4 2015 Edition Espresso Machine
3. I avoid this model and instead purchase a second hand version of the classic R18161 which includes a three way solenoid valve and over pressure valve.
I am currently thinking no.3 is best...
The primary use of the machine will be for espressos. I have a local coffee roaster for beans and will shortly be investing in a coffee grinder.
José
Currently looking to replace my old Gaggia Classic and have found the following:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gaggia-RI9403-1 ... 00P2I15ZY/
However, the reviews are awful. Has anyone had any experiences with this model?
I have three options.
1. I buy this model
2. I avoid this model and instead pay double the price for the Rancilio Silvia V4 2015 Edition Espresso Machine
3. I avoid this model and instead purchase a second hand version of the classic R18161 which includes a three way solenoid valve and over pressure valve.
I am currently thinking no.3 is best...
The primary use of the machine will be for espressos. I have a local coffee roaster for beans and will shortly be investing in a coffee grinder.
José
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Yeah, don't get that one, step down from what you have.
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Buy a used la pavoni europiccola, caravel or something along those lines?
LMWDP #483
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Having read up on the La Pavoni I'm now thinking this is my preferred solution.
Either second hand with the chrome base or a new machine with the plastic base.
On a side note, might be able to purchase a Gaggia Classic 2003 model...
Either second hand with the chrome base or a new machine with the plastic base.
On a side note, might be able to purchase a Gaggia Classic 2003 model...
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I have used the old GC for a lomg time, and recently had to use one of the two machines I owned for a week.
Even though the espresso is not bad if you get the temp right there was a distinct difference in the complexity of the extracted cofee between the GC and my current machine, enough to convince my GF.
Invest in a good grinder and buy something simple so you can do service and maintenance by yourself, there are options but you'd need to tune in on your needs and what you're afterw.
Even though the espresso is not bad if you get the temp right there was a distinct difference in the complexity of the extracted cofee between the GC and my current machine, enough to convince my GF.
Invest in a good grinder and buy something simple so you can do service and maintenance by yourself, there are options but you'd need to tune in on your needs and what you're afterw.
LMWDP #483
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Sorry don't understand which machine produced the better espresso?Even though the espresso is not bad if you get the temp right there was a distinct difference in the complexity of the extracted cofee between the GC and my current machine, enough to convince my GF.
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