La Marzocco Linea Micra or VBM Domobar Super

#1: Post by **bman0023** » April 28th, 2023, 1:34 pm

Hi all, any thoughts about these two machines?
LM Micra. Folks seem to really like it and it seems easy to use, forgiving and consistent.

I like the specs of the VBM Domobar Super though. 2L steam boiler and .5L coffee boiler. Gear pump with pressure profiling and it looks easy to program your profiles. I think they are coming out with a manual paddle soon. I love the looks of this machine and the nice E61 group and VBM is a patent holder of the original one. I am not sure of the quality though but the company has been around for a while, probably more common in Europe though. It would be nice to have such control over the shot and pressures and without the strange sound of the Decent, and also with a gear pump.

I do not like the looks of the Micra and especially the plastic portafilter and short steam wand. And most do not seem to like the app.

I am very curious to hear some thoughts about these 2 machines.

#2: Post by **Capuchin Monk** » April 28th, 2023, 2:10 pm

Both are dual boilers but one with pressure profiling and the other without. It's good to have pressure profiling because you have a choice of using it or not using it. Both companies have been around long time (LM longer) and have solid reputation.

#3: Post by **loscorrales** » April 29th, 2023, 4:55 pm

bman0023 wrote:Hi all, any thoughts about these two machines?
LM Micra. Folks seem to really like it and it seems easy to use, forgiving and consistent.

I like the specs of the VBM Domobar Super though. 2L steam boiler and .5L coffee boiler. Gear pump with pressure profiling and it looks easy to program your profiles. I think they are coming out with a manual paddle soon. I love the looks of this machine and the nice E61 group and VBM is a patent holder of the original one. I am not sure of the quality though but the company has been around for a while, probably more common in Europe though. It would be nice to have such control over the shot and pressures and without the strange sound of the Decent, and also with a gear pump.

I do not like the looks of the Micra and especially the plastic portafilter and short steam wand. And most do not seem to like the app.

I am very curious to hear some thoughts about these 2 machines.

Different machines
One you pay for quality and the brand

The other is more versatile with pressure profiling (I own one)

I love both

April 29th, 2023, 7:25 pm

Thanks for the responses. They both seem very good. I thi k i would like messing around with the pressures. I dont think the vbm has cool touch steam wand and id love to upgrade that. Thanks again.

#5: Post by **Capuchin Monk** » April 29th, 2023, 7:51 pm

bman0023 wrote: I dont think the vbm has cool touch steam wand and id love to upgrade that.

Take a look here

VBM Domobar Super Digital

#6: Post by **loscorrales** » April 30th, 2023, 6:29 am

bman0023 wrote:Thanks for the responses. They both seem very good. I thi k i would like messing around with the pressures. I dont think the vbm has cool touch steam wand and id love to upgrade that. Thanks again.

Steam wand is OK, it has a rubber protection (not warm it)

I decrease steam boiler to 1,1bar you can adjust it up to 1,4bar but I steam 300ml in 15" at 1,1bar

Mine is vbm domobar super electronic (programmed and manual profilling too)

April 30th, 2023, 7:57 am

Ok, thanks. So it is a cool touch version then? I think I will get the digital one which is more manual. That is very fast then for steam.
Thanks

#8: Post by **cameronreddy** » June 5th, 2023, 1:28 pm

Any updates from use of the machine?