Dear All,

After going through many HB posts and countless YT videos, finally decided to go for LMLM.
My earlier favourites were Bianca and Profitec 700, but I now prefer the elegance and simplicity of LMLM, though I can't really justify paying a significant premium over a...

This is an updated version of the original Grinder Shootout III originally posted on Decent Diaspora.

The Grinders
KafaTek MAX SLM (98mmn flat Shuriken light/medium burrs)
KafaTek MC4-Duo (dual conical with pre-grind stage and 71mm final stage)
Versalab M4 (hybrid with...

My biggest problem is that I have wiring diagrams but no detailed electronic schematics and that all available documentation leaves much to be desired, such as which SSR (2-Crydom CSW2425G) is for the brew boiler and which is for the steam boiler. One can make assumptions in the...

I have just recently moved to EU (Czech Republic). I am completely new to the scene.

My previous two favorite coffees were Nicaragua Los Pinos and Ethiopia Worka Wuri, both by Ukrainian boutique roaster Mad Heads.
The roasts were both quite light, 'scandinavian style' light....

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Ah i see. And you find that the water needs. Or...

I'm looking at a Quick Mill Anita on CL of uncertain age, steam wand through front panel, so prolly not EVO.
What are the models and is there a SN# with date info on this?
Clean and asking $750 USD, which is high, but if I sell my Silvia it's do able, and he may come down
They...

Hi everyone,

I'm new here but a long time lover of espresso and the ritual of making yourself a cup. :)

So, I've had this Breville Dual Boiler for about 6 years and I already replaced the solenoid valve once (~2 years ago).

Long story short, it started to leak from the top...

Hello,
I have recently installed an ITO controller on my Rancilio Silvia.
ITO is by far the most sophisticated aftermarket control option for such machines - SBDU with vibe pump and basically enables almost everything that the industry has developped as an espresso machine...

Looking for a Monolith MC3 to complement my current fiat grinders.

I have to say I've been a bit skeptical of super autos. But Home-Barista's very own Dan was kind enough to lend me a review unit of this model:

Having used it for a couple of months now I'm... quite impressed. The espresso shots - when dialed in to strong strength - come out...