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by dmankin
May 11th, 2017, 3:52 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 204
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ECM Synchronika

This came as a bit of a surprise - I assumed that my old E-61 portafilters would fit on my new Synchronika. I have a few from my old Bunn ES-1A, including a bottomless one that I was looking forward to using. Unfortunately, the old ones do not fit well, and 'lock in' so quickly, that there isn't
by dmankin
May 3rd, 2017, 8:32 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 204
Views: 29220

ECM Synchronika

Hi Ray. Thanks. My machine is plumbed in. And the partial lifting of the lever is an attempt at pre-infusion. What I am finding is that when lifted into the 1st point (where the lever clicks in), there is no water flow. I have to nudge it up just a little bit more, but not
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by dmankin
May 1st, 2017, 2:51 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 204
Views: 29220

ECM Synchronika

Dialed in, and making excellent espresso!{video}
by dmankin
April 30th, 2017, 6:13 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 204
Views: 29220

ECM Synchronika

My 1st shot on the Synchronika - fantastic! {image}
by dmankin
April 27th, 2017, 7:42 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 204
Views: 29220

ECM Synchronika

Hi all - I've been reading this thread for a while, as I have been considering a Synchronika as a replacement for my Bunn ES-1A. The Bunn is a small commercial HX machine (made in the 1990s), and has made countless great shots for me over the last 10 years. But it needs constant tweaking, and goes d...
by dmankin
November 24th, 2015, 8:53 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 767

Moving from older small pro HX to modern espresso machine

The switch isn't cheap (inexpensive), and many folks who have this machine have had trouble with theirs. Even when new, they feel "mushy", and not a precise click when operating
by dmankin
November 24th, 2015, 8:45 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 767

Moving from older small pro HX to modern espresso machine

Susan - that's been on my list for a decade! C'mon Lotto!
by dmankin
November 24th, 2015, 8:44 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 767

Moving from older small pro HX to modern espresso machine

I know, I know!
by dmankin
November 18th, 2015, 8:42 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 767

Moving from older small pro HX to modern espresso machine

I wish there was a budget for a GS/3. Those are beyond sweet! I'm gonna have a hard enough time justifying a $2,500 machine like the Duetto. The temptation is there, though!
by dmankin
November 13th, 2015, 4:42 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 767

Moving from older small pro HX to modern espresso machine

I have owned a Bunn ES-1A (HX, rotary, plumbed) for about 10 years. I bought it on eBay, received it after it was dropped in shipping, and went to work on fixing it up into working condition. I had great guidance from the online communities over the years, and my machine made superb espresso over th...