Gaggia Classic with mods or Vibiemme Piccolo or Expobar Brewtus IV
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newcoffeeman
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Hi guys,
Been a lurker on here for a while! Would appreciate some advice.
I'm thinking of getting a machine after the mypressi broke. Generally I only make espresso for 1-2 people, occasional milk drinks.
I can get a Gaggia Classic at Cash Convertors for $99 (will try and bargain this down). Get it serviced/diy service for $50-100 (assuming there is something wrong with it!). Add a PID/pre-infusion/silvia steam wand/temp stability for $350
Total Cost I estimate = $500.
Pair it with my Rocky grinder.
How would my Gaggia stack up to a Vibiemme Piccolo (can get for $900) or Expobar Brewtus (can get for $1500)? Are they just worlds apart and better than the Gaggia? Or does a good Gaggia do quite well. I still expect for e.g. the Brewtus to be better but is the difference 7/10 vs 8/10? Obviously it comes down to money - is the thousand dollars extra worth it for the benefits.
Cheers
Should I save up and just wait?
Been a lurker on here for a while! Would appreciate some advice.
I'm thinking of getting a machine after the mypressi broke. Generally I only make espresso for 1-2 people, occasional milk drinks.
I can get a Gaggia Classic at Cash Convertors for $99 (will try and bargain this down). Get it serviced/diy service for $50-100 (assuming there is something wrong with it!). Add a PID/pre-infusion/silvia steam wand/temp stability for $350
Total Cost I estimate = $500.
Pair it with my Rocky grinder.
How would my Gaggia stack up to a Vibiemme Piccolo (can get for $900) or Expobar Brewtus (can get for $1500)? Are they just worlds apart and better than the Gaggia? Or does a good Gaggia do quite well. I still expect for e.g. the Brewtus to be better but is the difference 7/10 vs 8/10? Obviously it comes down to money - is the thousand dollars extra worth it for the benefits.
Cheers
Should I save up and just wait?
