Seeking information on Isomac Mondiale

[dk]

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I am just looking for some thoughts and opinions and Kristi thank you for your response here and on CG I will look at the Bric more closely.

I am really interested in finding more about the Isomac Mondiale as it is quite unique looking and the machines that I am looking at are all relatively in the same ballpark as far as power is concerned. There really does not seem to be much info on this particular machine, is it a direct connect? Is it a Rotary pump? I have read that it can come either as a direct connect or a pourover but have not seen any info which can verify.

I have an email in to a vendor asking above questions on the Mondiale and I am awaiting a reply.

[Kristi]

reservoir, vibe pump.
http://1st-line.com/machines/home...somac/mondiale.htm

EDIT - looks VERY nice!!! )

[HB]

I am really interested in finding more about the Isomac Mondiale as it is quite unique looking and the machines that I am looking at are all relatively in the same ballpark as far as power is concerned.

Last I heard, 1st-line only imports the vibratory pump version. Chris Nachtrieb once asked me to evaluate the rotary model, but he decided not to carry it and my research was cut short. A local friend, David Morris (beta14ok), bought the evaluation model and is very satisifed with it to this day. Questions about this machine come up from time-to-time, e.g., dimensions, advice; search on "mondiale" for more. You're right that it's very high style and the ergonomics are excellent. It's a shame that the rotary version isn't sold in the US.

HB trivia: The Mondiale played a role in the inception of this site. The about page explains.


I nicknamed its portafilter "lethal weapon" because of its weight

[dk]

Thank you for the links and info. Very interesting insight and I guess we have the Mondiale (at least partially) to thank for the inception of this site.

[HB]

Noticed this update from Jim in the Marketplace forum:

Isomac Mondiale - 2 units
Slightly used demo model for $1,255 and a convention show model for $1,300

[dk]

Very interesting. How can I contact Jim, does he have an e-mail address that I can shoot him questions?

[HB]

You may be better off calling since Jim's likely occupied with preparing his booth for the SCAA conference. See 1st-line equipment for contact information.