Quick Advice: Breville Barista 870 vs. Sunbeam Cafe EM7000
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I'm looking at two used machines that I'd like to replace my current cheapie Kuchef espresso machine which I purchased at Aldi a while ago for $120.
I make ~4 drinks daily, two with milk/steam. I do this every day. I just like straight espresso or a machiatto, wife likes a soy cap.
I have an OE Pharos Hand Grinder already.
Note the prices below are AUD, so the prices may not jive with what is available in the USA.
Breville Barista BES870 - ($350) 6 months old (with receipt) and low usage. Has the built-in grinder, but I already have a OE Pharos Grinder. Might be nice to have an electric grinder for wife's milky drinks though? Or decaf I guess?
Sunbeam Cafe EM7000 - ($500) - brand new in box, but purchased from a person on craigslist. Seems to be a little higher-end machine than the Breville, has lots of cool features.
Which is the better fit for me? Price is close enough that I'd compare the two.
I make ~4 drinks daily, two with milk/steam. I do this every day. I just like straight espresso or a machiatto, wife likes a soy cap.
I have an OE Pharos Hand Grinder already.
Note the prices below are AUD, so the prices may not jive with what is available in the USA.
Breville Barista BES870 - ($350) 6 months old (with receipt) and low usage. Has the built-in grinder, but I already have a OE Pharos Grinder. Might be nice to have an electric grinder for wife's milky drinks though? Or decaf I guess?
Sunbeam Cafe EM7000 - ($500) - brand new in box, but purchased from a person on craigslist. Seems to be a little higher-end machine than the Breville, has lots of cool features.
Which is the better fit for me? Price is close enough that I'd compare the two.
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Sunbeam. The 58mm portafilter makes up for a multitude of other sins, plus dual thermoblock etc.
Alan
Alan