It appears that the only way to get a triple basket for the Vivaldi II (one that fits normally & without modifying the bottomless pf) is to have them custom fabricated. Before I start looking down that avenue, I wanted to confirm that I haven't missed anything. If you know of a source, please let me know.

Edited for clarity - thanks JohnB!

Thanks, do you have a link? I must be blind or a bad searcher, last I checked I only found the custom fabrication thread.

Thanks - I realize my first post was probably vague. This is the kind of information I did find but should have referenced (using a die grinder on a portafilter, baskets that aren't quite a good fit). I'll edit the initial post. Sorry for putting you to the trouble.

Very interesting! Looks like I need to find someone local who can work on the PF. Thanks John.

John was kind enough to sell me one of his Dalla Corte triple baskets. However, after using it for awhile I came to the conclusion that the stock double basket was all I needed. However, I know some of you are simply dying to get one, so I'll be posting my Dalla Corte triple, with a modified bottomless pf, over on the S1 Cafe Swap Board today.

Excellent, I will check it out.

My main reason for wanting one is that the Counter Culture brewing parameters (for the blends I like) all specify 19+ g I haven't been able to pack that much into my double and get good results. Maybe I am Doing It Wrong.

Bex wrote:My main reason for wanting one is that the Counter Culture brewing parameters (for the blends I like) all specify 19+ g...

They use a La Marzocco FB-80 in their espresso lab; unlike many espresso machines, it responds favorably to updosing. For the La Spaziale, I expect you'll come to the same conclusion as Keith that a triple offers no advantage over the stock double.

Thanks, Dan. I will learn to stop worrying about the dosing suggestions.

I, like other Vivaldi owners, have found the Triple basket to be something to play with a couple times, and then toss back in the drawer.

Im able to fit 18grams in the double basket, and some coffees, 19grams, without hitting the bolt when locking in. For the past few weeks, thats how Ive been dosing(and buying coffees that do well as such), with good results. Of course, your mileage may vary... and in this case, I wouldn't be surprised. Most people find ~16grams is the sweet spot. And yet again, one of the longer standing members on the S1 board, Niko, is a big fan of using the Triple basket, dosing 20grams, pulling things on the tight side. My suggestion, start out where most people suggest, and then adjust from there, IF you feel the need to change anything.

http://www.coffeeparts.com/misc/filter-baskets.html
53mm LSM filter baskets. Single, double, triple and blind.

I've played around with dosing on my Mini and would say that most coffees taste best at 15.5-16 grams. Above that, seem to lose clarity. Haven't felt I needed a triple basket. Michael

Bluecold wrote:http://www.coffeeparts.com/misc/filter-baskets.html
53mm LSM filter baskets. Single, double, triple and blind.

I'm afraid this triple looks just like La Spaziale double. We would need to know the size to be certain.

I have a triple for my S1VII that Lino made a few years ago. Although much of the coffee I push through the S1 didn't take to the triple all that well (especially the SOs) I will tell you that a tight pull of 21 gr of Counter Culture Coffee Toscano is pure heaven. If you've ever had chocolate lava cake then you know what I'm talking about. Not something I'd drink every day and frankly it burns through a heck of a lot of coffee but - pure enjoyment on a late Saturday night before bedtime

Cheers

Ian

PS Sleep is a poor substitute for caffeine!

I think this has been asked before, but I can't remember/find the answer. Is the mypressi basket any bigger than the LS double? Would that fit the bill?

JmanEspresso wrote: Most people find ~16grams is the sweet spot

+1

So has anyone tried the new triple basket that Chris is offering? I saw the link in the marketplace forum and also on his website. New basket will not fit old bottomless, so you have to buy a new handle as well. Wanted to see if anyone had tried it yet before I took the plunge on a whole new handle. Also, for anyone who has tried it, I assume the stock double backets still work in the new bottomless?