Thank you for the clear reply, Charlene. You've given me much to think about

Thanks. Are they available in US? I'll look around

Thanks Adam, Everything helps! I got these great beans and looked at my rig and went, "Yeah, time to start getting more serious". It's rewarding with the old tools, but not very consistent and I'd really like to experience achieving a better roast

Thanks Charlene, $2600 for the Buller R1? A little more than I am wanting to spend. Why the Behmor over the Hottop?

I'm looking to get a good roaster, having only experienced the Poppery for the last several years. While it's fun and rewarding, it's tough to be consistent, especially since they're so affected by ambient temperatures. As I read through the different possibilities, I see so much variation in what's...

The factory baskets are inferior? After I realized it comes with a fancy plastic tamper, I decided it was too good for me and ordered a heavier one. But I didn't realize there was even a discussion about the baskets!

Great. Thanks for the help

As mentioned the other day, I've been looking for a machine on my little 500 budget. You know what they say - You won't know if you don't ask. Someone had a NIB V5 on eBay, with the "Make Offer" option. I made it, he accepted it, I bought it. Hopefully it's not some sort of knockoff, but at least

Thanks for the replies. I just heard from the owner. He sold it. I was a day late and a dollar short

Thank you Bert. That's my line of thinking. Notice that the meter and controls are on the lower part of the face, in front of the drain pan? That's how the commercial models seem to be. The domestic models have the controls up higher, on the side. But I still can't find one that has this exact confi...