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- October 20th, 2011, 12:02 pm
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 11
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New Astra Pro - trouble dialing it in
Enjoying reading about your Astra Pro. I came soooo close to buying one. It is still high on my list when upgrade fever hits
- July 6th, 2011, 3:47 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 18
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Astra Pro vs. Salvatore SES vs. Bezzera BZ07 for first espresso machine
And it looks like I bought this setup in the nick of time. Today I see all the major vendors selling the Silvia for $699!
- July 4th, 2011, 5:31 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7229
Astra Pro vs. Salvatore SES vs. Bezzera BZ07 for first espresso machine
I ended up getting the Silvia/Vario combo from SCG. When you subtract the cost of the Vario and the other tools that are included that I would have to buy anyway, it made the Silvia pretty cheap, around $500 or so. My thinking was that this would be a good start for me, and my exposure on the
- June 22nd, 2011, 7:14 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2253
Buying a used Astra Pro
Jim, A conventional shower head answers one of your concerns, but can you explain a bit more about the differences in the heat exchanger and thermosyphon system? What are the specific Astra differences from other E61 clones?
- June 1st, 2011, 10:45 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7229
Astra Pro vs. Salvatore SES vs. Bezzera BZ07 for first espresso machine
Guys, Another issue I see that I need to clarify is that I would like to be able to make 3 two-shot 12oz. lattes in a short period of time. This gets the family out the door. Even better, to do 3 three-shot 16oz. lattes. So steam power and quick rebound is important. I've added Oscar and
- May 31st, 2011, 3:15 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4172
Espresso machines with stainless steel boilers
The Astra Pro has a 2.6 liter stainless steel boiler. Don't own it, but it's on my short list for near future purchase, so I'm compiling data and opinions
- May 29th, 2011, 5:41 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1409
American espresso machines: Astra & Salvatore, how do they compare?
Watching this thread with interest. I, too, have been haunting the forums and youtube trying to gather as much information as possible about the American machines
- May 21st, 2011, 8:55 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7229
Astra Pro vs. Salvatore SES vs. Bezzera BZ07 for first espresso machine
Grinder will probably be a Baratza Vario unless I find a screamin' deal on ebay for some other used machine like a Super Jolly. The lack of a water tap is a negative but not a deal breaker. Comments about customer service like Joel B's makes the Astra sound nice, but I also hear nice things
- May 21st, 2011, 2:18 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7229
Astra Pro vs. Salvatore SES vs. Bezzera BZ07 for first espresso machine
Narrowing my choices down. Not many Astra Pro users on the forum. A few more for the Salvatore and quite a few for the Bezzera. Just seeing if anyone had a fresh perspective for someone considering these three "bang for the buck" machines. I have an opportunity to buy the Pro for around $1,100. I