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by Momma
September 29th, 2008, 10:29 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 1
Views: 831

Victoria Arduino Venus Family... Anyone have one?

I'm getting great froth, but my shot quality is really lacking. It seems to be a 12 to 13 second shot no matter how I tamp it or how I vary the amount of espresso. At the 12 or 13 second mark, it fairly gushes out and its no longer espresso..... just the dregs
by Momma
September 26th, 2008, 12:16 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 1
Views: 831

Victoria Arduino Venus Family... Anyone have one?

New user here. I just took it out of the box and after 4 or 5 tries pulled a shot with a halfway decent crema, but I'm having trouble getting it to steam. Does anyone else have one of these beauties? Maybe a tip or two to share?
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by Momma
September 23rd, 2008, 11:50 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 12
Views: 2872

La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi versus Nuova Simonelli Appia: Which is best for est. 25 shots a day?

Thanks, Jon, I was just headed to check out on two Macaps, but I'll give the K10 a quick look first. Its very good to hear about the Appia! I can't wait until demand requires a larger machine! If that day comes, I would happily pay again! Thank you telling about your Appia. I
by Momma
September 18th, 2008, 5:44 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 12
Views: 2872

La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi versus Nuova Simonelli Appia: Which is best for est. 25 shots a day?

Your posts are very reassuring. The video was awesome..... can't wait for the machine to arrive! I'll be counting the days! Mellisa
by Momma
September 18th, 2008, 7:18 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 12
Views: 2872

La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi versus Nuova Simonelli Appia: Which is best for est. 25 shots a day?

After some more stubborn investigation, I found that Nuovo Simonelli has a qualified repairman in Sioux City (which will be great for my Victoria Venus at home, too). The Nuovo Simonelli was suggested by several of the roasters and espresso wranglers I spoke to. The training will probably come from ...
by Momma
September 17th, 2008, 12:12 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 12
Views: 2872

La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi versus Nuova Simonelli Appia: Which is best for est. 25 shots a day?

There is NO local repair to my knowledge, but the Nuovo Simonelli site does show a dot in the Sioux City area (1.25 hours). However, I cannot locate who this authorized repair person is. I will try to call Nuovo Simonelli and ascertain if there is one. My entire fear is for repair. In the midwest
by Momma
September 16th, 2008, 10:23 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 12
Views: 2872

La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi versus Nuova Simonelli Appia: Which is best for est. 25 shots a day?

At the cafe, I rarely go over 50 shots (maybe twice a year) but I want good frothing power and I'm hating my super auto. Now that I've learned the drinks at work, bought my home machine (Victoria Arduiro Venus Family---soon to arrive), I'm ready to upgrade at the cafe, too. I keep looking at these
by Momma
November 12th, 2007, 10:16 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 1
Views: 13243

Owners manual for Mazzer Super Jolly

Oh, my! What a big boy! I unpacked him and he is loaded for bear. Huge hopper and awfully pretty, too. Just one question. Anyone know where I can get a manual for it? I'm a little A. Retentive and want instructions... I may not have THE espresso machine yet
by Momma
November 1st, 2007, 10:19 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 17
Views: 1230

Alexia or Oscar or Brewtus II? What a lot of decisions

Well, Marshall, you are quite right and it was good to hear. Yes, I think we will have quite a few avid coffee and espresso drinkers. Now that our plans are official and people are stopping on the street, I am hearing more and more how many are interested in "good coffee". Which is what they typically
by Momma
November 1st, 2007, 12:49 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 17
Views: 1230

Alexia or Oscar or Brewtus II? What a lot of decisions

Just talked to the water delivery man/owner. He said he has a system that can handle the water here and that its used locally to make and distribute ice as well as in a couple of places of business. He agreed to install an additional (triple osmosis) filter to make sure the coffee was good.