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Postby darilon on Fri Oct 22, 2010 5:36 pm

La Cimbali Junior, Elektra Sixties (T1 or A3), or the aforementioned Appia. La Cimbali's and Elektras can occasionally be found on the used market for a very good price.
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Postby Bluecold on Sat Oct 23, 2010 4:58 am

I'd spring for a 2 group since that would give you more capacity to produce drinks and a lot more steaming capacity for milky drinks.

Either way, what do you think of this:
Check out this Futurmat lever machine... nice clean design with HX
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Postby Ericg13 on Mon Oct 25, 2010 1:08 pm

I really like the cimbali and elektra machines, they have a nice look and look like they are well built.

Do you know where you can purchase the Futumat machines? I Live in Canada and shipping from the UK may be a bit expensive. They are very interesting and could possibly be a good choice.
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Postby gscace on Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:18 pm

Ericg13 wrote:I wouldnt be opposed to buying used if it was something in great shape that I wouldn't have to do any work to. Also something easily serviceable is a good idea. I think the LM linea might take up a bit too much space but then again I would likely never need to upgrade.


You can't go wrong with a PID'd Linea with Pierro group caps. Very good choice imo. I have both a Spaziale A1 at work and Linea at home. The Linea is a much better machine.

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Postby Bluecold on Thu Oct 28, 2010 6:12 pm

Ericg13 wrote:Do you know where you can purchase the Futumat machines? I Live in Canada and shipping from the UK may be a bit expensive. They are very interesting and could possibly be a good choice.

You could shoot a mail to them
http://www.qualityespresso.net/contacta/contact.php
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