Upgrade time, budget < $2500. What espresso machine would you recommend? - Page 2

#11: Post by **GreavesManchu** » July 12th, 2020, 1:51 am

I used a Silvia for 19 years. At the end, I was tired of the temperature surfing and constant flushing to get the brew temperature where it needed to be. I didn't want to deal with that so I ruled out an HX machine. I bought a dual boiler Profitec Pro 600. I pull 5 doubles and steam 2 x 6oz of milk every morning. No surfing, no flushing, no waiting. Love the machine.

#12: Post by **PIXIllate** » July 12th, 2020, 8:19 am

Espresso is hard enough without having to guess at temperature. I wouldn't dream of buying anything but a PID double boiler if only for their ability to completely take temperature out of the equation as a variable. After doing the offset calibration on my Profitec 600 I am confident that the temperature is what the display says. I would but the 600 again. Seems perfect if you can't plumb it in.

July 12th, 2020, 9:24 am

Thanks for the input
At this point I'm leaning towards the pro 600

#14: Post by **mgwolf** » July 12th, 2020, 3:22 pm

Don't overlook the excellent Vivaldi dual-boilers for $2200. It's been around for awhile, is very reliable, and makes excellent coffee + is a great steamer. Uses a 53mm PF which is not a big deal in terms of accessories these days. Available plumbed or reservoir.

July 12th, 2020, 4:05 pm

I will look into those
Thanks for the input. I found several machines that had a lot to offer but were 53mm .

#16: Post by **PIXIllate** » July 12th, 2020, 4:47 pm

Stavey wrote:Thanks for the input
At this point I'm leaning towards the pro 600

See here for some thought as a new owner:

Profitec Pro 600 Owner Experience

#17: Post by **BaristaBoy E61** » July 12th, 2020, 6:02 pm

Based on our superb experience, if we had to do it again we would purchase the Izzo Alex Duetto IV from Chris' Coffee that is improved and further refined from our excellent & reliable Alex Duetto III model of almost 6-years of daily use.

https://www.chriscoffee.com/products/iz ... -duetto-iv

#18: Post by **megamixman** » July 12th, 2020, 6:29 pm

Consider a Breville dual boiler and upgrade your grinder. The Sette is nice, but it will hold you back on a higher-end espresso machine.

July 12th, 2020, 9:07 pm

The Duetto is really nice I'll have to see what I can get the best deal on .
The Sette is so loud I intend to upgrade soon anyway.
Keep the ideas coming

July 12th, 2020, 9:09 pm

No thanks on the Breville
Reliability seems lacking