Under $5K 1-group espresso machine with double boiler, good steam, and option of plumb in?

#1: Post by **JavaGnosis** » October 16th, 2018, 2:26 am

Besides Linea Mini, what are some good single group machines that are under 5K, with double boiler, good steam power, and option of reservoir and plumb in?

I already have the Peak grinder to go with it.

Thanks

#2: Post by **RPH** » October 16th, 2018, 2:58 am

Londinium LR. Only single boiler but not that's a non issue/advantage in my experience. 2.3L boiler has more then enough steam power....

#3: Post by **KoryWMajor** » October 16th, 2018, 7:41 am

ECM Synchronika ticks all the boxes

#4: Post by **StuartM** » October 16th, 2018, 10:03 am

Rocket R58 signing in

#5: Post by **def** » October 16th, 2018, 12:51 pm

Both Profitec 700 and ECM Synchronika have upgraded PID which increases steam boiler temperature/pressure. I'm happy with my Synchronika.

#6: Post by **rimblas** » October 16th, 2018, 3:53 pm

Definitely, a Decent Espresso fits the bill (https://www.decentespresso.com/dem_buy)
It doesn't use boilers, and if when you say double boiler is so you can steam and pull shots at the same time, then the DE1+ and DE1PRO will fall short as they can only do one at a time. But they can do one after the other immediately. They are wonderfully capable machines.

#7: Post by **Beaniac** » October 16th, 2018, 4:03 pm

Two Lelit Bianca's ?

*darn thats 2 groups....

October 25th, 2018, 1:07 pm

Thank you everyone. I'll let the forum know when I buy my next machine.

October 25th, 2018, 4:48 pm

Izzo Alex Duetto III going on 5-years next week, I'd buy it again as there have been NO issues what-so-ever - just great espresso and a joy to use drained & plumbed in!