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by LObin
Yesterday, 1:39 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 386

What do I gain/lose switching from a Robot to a Ponte Vecchio Export?

"[FS] Ponte Vecchio Lusso - REDUCED PRICE"
by LObin
Yesterday, 8:58 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 386

What do I gain/lose switching from a Robot to a Ponte Vecchio Export?

WHAT YOU GAIN: - Better workflow. Basically walk up and pull in the morning if it's on a timer. You can start steaming as soon as you release the lever. No preheating needed, no boiling water. -Delicious, classic lever profile ristrettos. If you're ok with pulling small volume shots, this PV group i...
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by realdoctor
March 10th, 2024, 8:47 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 156

Ponte Vecchio/Sama Lusso boiler dimensions

Can someone help me with information about the length and width of the Lusso boiler? I am trying to estimate whether it will fit in a specific ultrasonic cleaner. At this point the Lusso is several hundred miles away and I have to decide whether it's worth ...
by jgood
February 20th, 2024, 4:33 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 37
Views: 5388

Embracing Espresso Excellence: A Glowing Review of the Ponte Vecchio Export Lever Espresso Machine

... to be the only folks in the USA that carry Ponte Vecchio? Between the Lusso (1 or 2 group) and the Export, are there any not obvious advantages ...
by LObin
February 10th, 2024, 8:43 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 51
Views: 4148

Is Flair 58 a good end game espresso maker?

I'm guessing you're pulling dark roasts with a single basket + short ratios? If that's the case, while the Flair58 can definitely hold his end or even surpass a flat 9 bar machine, if that's your go to favorite shot, there are 2 or 3 lever machines that I would pick before a Flair58. The idea is that
by ninjah
January 11th, 2024, 7:25 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 37
Views: 5388

Embracing Espresso Excellence: A Glowing Review of the Ponte Vecchio Export Lever Espresso Machine

Most of the reviews I've read about the Ponte Vecchio machines mention quality control issues. Having said that, I just had a PV Lusso owner tell me he's had his machine for 12 years and uses ...
by RTM
January 11th, 2024, 5:35 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 37
Views: 5388

Embracing Espresso Excellence: A Glowing Review of the Ponte Vecchio Export Lever Espresso Machine

I am curious as to what QC issues you are worrying about? do you have evidence or is this just anecdotal? I have two Sama machines. The mechanics are rock solid, and user serviceable. The only complaints I can muster are alignment of the panels, which is 90% on the last person who worked on it
by ninjah
January 10th, 2024, 6:10 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 36
Views: 2016

What should I get as my first lever machine?

I'd like to get into lever machines this year. I've done a lot of research and have come up with a short list of machines that might work for me. My main coffee bar is a bit small at only 18" deep. That eliminates the Profitec Pro 800, which was a the top of my list. Here's my current list
by ninjah
January 10th, 2024, 3:13 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 37
Views: 5388

Embracing Espresso Excellence: A Glowing Review of the Ponte Vecchio Export Lever Espresso Machine

Where did you get you Ponte Vecchio Export? Any issues since you got it? I'm trying to get into lever machines but I'm having trouble deciding what to get. The QC issues with the Ponte Vecchio machines made me put them at the bottom of my list. This thread seems to indicate that the QC issues may not
by rrivaden@gmail.com
December 4th, 2023, 5:33 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell
Replies: 1
Views: 3105

[FS] Ponte Vecchio Lusso - REDUCED PRICE

I have a Ponte Vecchio Lusso, 1 Group, 110v for sale. Price: $600 + shipping I bought it 2nd hand from 1st Line in 2019, where they performed maintenance on it and replaced gaskets. I've used it only once a day during workdays (3-4 times a week). I'm wanting to upgrade, but wife wont let me have have