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Hi guys, I am a former barista turned home barista and I think my obsession with coffee has just gotten stronger as I have gotten older. I purchased my first machine over a year ago which was a Gaggia Classic. I am now ready to upgrade to something better. Unfortunately I don't...

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I'm looking to move on from an ancient Livia-90. I have a Rancilio Rocky grinder. I had a Rancilio Nancy and various Gaggia Classics in the past. I worked as a barista from mid 1960s to mid 1970s (and pulled some of the worst shots ever, at the time). I roasted...

I have had 12 good years out if my Vivaldi 2. Over the last couple years I have had to put a couple hundred in to get it going when I fire it up in the fall. I only drink espresso when its cool out. Last year I put a new pump on it and it still didn't work. Its time to upgrade....

I am using Gaggia Tebe and looking for a new espresso machine in the range $1500-2000.
I drink only 2-3 espresso per day. No milk.
I found that there are many good machines for both espresso and steaming.
But I never use the steaming.

Hi All!

Looking for advice on a machine that can be used simply (grind, tamp, push button, walk away), while also having the ability to be titrated/experimented with. My spouse prefers americanos and cappuccinos, and I drink macchiatos and espressos. We'd make 2 to 3 drinks...

My budget is anything below $2500-3000. I'm not a super fancy espresso dude like some of you are. I will usually just make a double shot, then afterwards I'll steam some milk, combine them (usually pour the milk into the cup containing the espresso), sometimes add a little bit...

Hey all, I just sold my Gaggia Classic & Vario due to a move and am looking to start fresh. My gripes with the Gaggia have been the slow/inconsistent temperature changes and the inability to steam and pull multiple shots without long delays. And my issues with the Vario are...

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I am looking to get a new espresso machine and am leaning toward the ECM Classika w/PID and flow control from WLL.

Budget is around/below $1,500. I usually drink light roast, though I flirt with medium sometimes, and I always drink it straight (no milk drinks for me). I...

which is more recommended? (2 boilers, 2 pid, 2 pumps)...
for home, to pair with
EUREKA MIGNON SPECIALITA chrome 362.00€

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Rancilio Silvia Pro
1,690.00$

Expobar Brewtus IV-R
1300$

CREM ONE: ONE 2B R-GSP Dual

Lelit PL92t Elizabeth V2 pid
1,599$...

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I've had a Delonghi Magnifica ESAM 4200 bean to cup for years and with careful tweaks of grinder, lots of practice on the milk steaming and good fresh, quality beans like Square Mile Red Brick I can get good lattes and flat whites (even if my microfoam is still not quite...