Gee, I wonder which hobby that reminds me of...Truth be told; it's like a ^&*# infectious disease; especially if you go 'cheap' or hasty at the onset.
@ryanosaur is right-on 99.9% of the time but you notice he got the bug and can't stop upgrading or modifying.
No more mods since I went through replacing my pump and burrs last year.@ryanosaur is right-on 99.9% of the time but you notice he got the bug and can't stop upgrading or modifying.
Like Tamping, or pulling that manual lever of yours... Steaming is a skill. So is steaming 2 pitchers at once on a 3-head machine in the middle of the morning Rush!My (single) boiler tank seems to have plenty of pressure but I firmly believe I am the one that botches the steaming process.
I know people who use those cordless frothing wands but it just feels uncool to use one.
The DF64 has its fans, but it's not a machine I'd personally recommend. That said if you're happy with it, that's wonderful! From what I've experienced, the SSP burr upgrade is arguably needed to get the most out of it (meaning you're in Niche-spending territory) , as well as some 3D-printed accessories to improve the workflow as well as stop coffee grinds covering your work surface every time you use the thing. Even if you stick with stock burrs, I've read you need to go in and manually align them because they're not great out of the box.
Yes.
yes that's the quirks. I was on phone so not so excited to type a lot, just a pointer where he can look.
You can make great espresso with less, if you go used or manual. But yes 1000$ new sounds about right to me.
We would need another industrial revolution, like that of SMSL/Topping infusion in our other addiction.
Can we please get a Bruno to the rescue for next gen espresso gear?!We would need another industrial revolution, like that of SMSL/Topping infusion in our other addiction.
you are gonna have to declare a budget, otherwise we'll get the wilson-audio type statements. unless thats what you want.
nice! is that a londinium?
Thought I laid that out with a Lelit Bianca.
if you are DIY oriented, I'd get an old, beat up olympia cremina and refurbish it. They are popular and even un-refurbished, they might go for $1k+, but they are solid. there are tons of videos, blog posts, etc on how to do this. Just basic hand tools. Awesome machines.want something "end-game" that will last me a while with proper maintenance and upkeep.
Already happening, at least partly. there are many Chinese manufacturers producing espresso stuffs (and coffee in general) now, notably Timemore. But I tell you what, unlike audio industry where snake oil is everywhere, when you see and touch a Germany or Italy made espresso machine, you will know why (they are that expensive). Impeccable craftmanship that will last you decades if not lifetime. And for the things that goes beyond boiling temperature, and with 10+ bar pressure, and contact with something I drink? I would rather spend more money. The espresso machines from China are not that cheaper, yet they perform from bad to only decent, and who knows what accidents might happen.We would need another industrial revolution, like that of SMSL/Topping infusion in our other addiction.
I like him. bought his first book physically, and second book on audio. He's knowledgeable, quite funny to watch with his soothing voice. I find his opinions to be balanced, never too opinioned, and he made any conflict of interests clear. He does weird stuffs from time to time, like drinking coffee from 1950s or roasting in helium, but I prefer his educational or review (common) stuffs videos.
