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by triodelover
January 23rd, 2020, 3:50 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 39
Views: 3299

How would you spend $4000 to $5000 budget for espresso machine/grinder

Since this for the SO's fortieth, kick it up a grand and get the Profitec Pro 800 and the Versalab M4. The Pro 800 is everything everyone says it is and the M4, which doesn't get nearly enough love around here,let's you forego WDT and RDT. And with the M4 - no waiting or competing for a spot on the
by triodelover
December 16th, 2019, 1:20 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 16
Views: 1350

Which Small Lever, Mostly for Display?

And another for the VAM/VAM Export/Caravel. Although once you get it you may find that you're using it more than you thought for straight shots. Because of the boiler construction it's pretty easy to monitor temp and get it dialed it. Once you get the dose and grind right, it plays really well with ...
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by triodelover
November 11th, 2019, 2:37 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 64
Views: 7145

Cormorant Revisited

My wife ...and me
by triodelover
November 11th, 2019, 2:28 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 64
Views: 7145

Cormorant Revisited

Powder coated. RAL 8004, copper brown. Yeah, I know maybe you'll have chips, dings etc (and maybe you won't). SS scratches easily and shows every scratch. Also every discoloration from grease, oils, etc. Yes, it can be cleaned but it takes work. The scratches are difficult to buff out if they are of...
by triodelover
November 10th, 2019, 11:58 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 64
Views: 7145

Cormorant Revisited

Been reading the Cormorant threads with interest. Pulled the trigger and ordered mine from Johan this past week. This will be my 5th - and hopefully last - roaster (Swissmar Bravi, Behmor 1600, Behmor 1600 with panel upgrade, Quest M3). Looking forward to May 2020
by triodelover
November 8th, 2019, 6:05 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 7
Views: 936

Coffee Maker Recommendation

There are two ways to get around the distribution issue. The low-tech old way is to simply stir the grounds during preinfusion with something like a chopstick. That worked for me for over a decade. Back in August I bought "this". Inexpensive and so far works like a charm. Produces a nice, even bloom...
by triodelover
October 23rd, 2019, 8:49 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 50
Views: 1119

Olympia Cremina 67- Naked portafilter, vacuum breaker cap and pressurestat microswitch

Not yet. I alternate between this one and my Richard Penney. If there's a performance difference, I've not been able to discern it
by triodelover
October 23rd, 2019, 2:14 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 50
Views: 1119

Olympia Cremina 67- Naked portafilter, vacuum breaker cap and pressurestat microswitch

I bought "this one" a couple of months ago. Fit and finish is very good with no blemishes in the chrome. So far I've found that a 14g IMS (Pavoni) basket and the original Cremina double basket (1984) fit tightly, as does the basket supplied. A bit less expensive than Gabor's and a lot less expensive...
by triodelover
October 14th, 2019, 4:56 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 1565

Most affordable spring lever?

Hi Maki, You probably should specify used or new and what "affordable" means for you. Without more info, I'm going stay away from the used market, not because good machines/deals aren't available, but price and condition can be all over the place and you've not said whether you want to get into rest...
by triodelover
October 14th, 2019, 5:58 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 495

Suggestions on plumbed in machine w/ focus on espresso

If you're making only espresso, then the spent puck should wind up in your knock box and from there in the trash. (This directly contradicts what I said earlier about messy portafilters, so ignore that. Don't know where my head was. ) If you install that drain line, it'll help a lot. You'll need som...