I am using the IMS B702Th26,5M

In my experience you have to updose. 19,5g in the IMS basket is equivalent to 20,5g in the robot

With the Caravel, every shot is a God shot, indeed! Love mine. {image}

{image} I like the way the caravel is built. Stainless steel in the whole water path and can be cleaned under the tab at the end of the day. PS: No sugar needed with the caravel

If you have followed @another_jim's posts for years, it will be hard to suggest that his taste buds are not developed enough to taste differences where there are none. Just read his comparison between the Lelit Biance and the Strega for reference

I had a Londinium for 5 years and I liked it. The only thing I really missed and that the L1 did not have as well (as the profitec) is pedigree. To me vintage lever machines feel much more original and unique than their modern descendents. That was the reason for me to sell the L1 and buy a FAEMA

The Strietman is a great machine for sure. But for me Naples-Style espresso is made by a spring lever without frills

I also prefer the shots of my Caravel over the Lambro, which I still favor over my former Londinium I

You get consistent results if you follow consistent routines. When you use the same ammount of water with the same ammount of beans (within a lot), prepare your puck the same way and pull your shots consistently after the same time the machine has had to heat up, then you will reach nearly the same ...

IMHO, a Kees van der Westen Speedster would fit in beautifully, too