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Very much so. I really can’t fault the espresso extraction or the steaming capability. The preinfusion works well. I think I mentioned in a previous post that the Speedster gave me problems with the milk steaming - found it too watery. The Speedster espresso was just as good as the Slayer - both outstanding. But milk based coffees were incomparable (in my view). The Slayer produces milk based coffee that I would be very happy with it, if it was served to me at an upmarket cafe. This is my benchmark. One of the things I enjoy most about the Slayer is the in built functionality. The auto on and off is built into the machine. On the Speedster I had to use a PowerPoint timer (maybe this has been upgraded on the newer Speedsters). Also - on the Speedster, the shot timer had a single counter for both pre infusion and espresso extraction. Whilst on the Slayer, it is cool to see these separated. Again, maybe this has been upgraded on the newer Speedsters. Finally - as mentioned above - the Speedster was on a manual timer, so warm up was from a cold start (every time). On the Slayer, the machine is either on or in standby time. It has a quick warm up time when switching on from standby mode. Finally (again) the Speedster has a pump that sat outside of the machine. The Slayer is built in, so much quieter. If I was to complain about anything it would be the side panels (if that’s what you call it) on the Slayer. They are simply a bit boring. But the coffee is epic. Just my two cents. If you are Melbourne based, feel free to come over and have a play with the machine (post stage 4 restrictions). You can decide for yourself. Faatshank
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I've been thinking about getting a single group Slayer, it sounds like you're pleased with it.
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Shame about the speedster, for a machine of that caliber i wouldnt have thought youd have such issues.Originally posted by Faatshank View PostHi John, hope you are doing well and that your is GS3 still going strong. I actually traded the Speedster in against the Slayer. In terms of optics, the Speedster was the best looking machine. However I always had a problem with the steam - it was a very wet steam. Had a couple of technicians look at it, but not much changed. This meant my morning latte’s were a little watery for my liking. The Slayer produces a very dry steam and the coffees are unbelievable. Have not looked back.
The Slayer is also a piece of art though, i love them...have thought on many occasions to sell the GS3 and go the slayer, but i love the GS3, and with the amount i have spent on customising it, i dont think i can do it.
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Hi John, hope you are doing well and that your is GS3 still going strong. I actually traded the Speedster in against the Slayer. In terms of optics, the Speedster was the best looking machine. However I always had a problem with the steam - it was a very wet steam. Had a couple of technicians look at it, but not much changed. This meant my morning latte’s were a little watery for my liking. The Slayer produces a very dry steam and the coffees are unbelievable. Have not looked back.Originally posted by JohnA View Posta Slayer, a gs3, an R9 and do you still have the speedster? You are doing it tough mate
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a Slayer, a gs3, an R9 and do you still have the speedster?
You are doing it tough mate
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Response from Slayer: “That is super cool! That is signed by the founder of Slayer Jason Prefonatine, the lead engineer at the time Devon. Really cool thing you have there Nate Hull Senior Technician T. +1-206-284-7171 x5000 Instagram // Facebook slayerespresso.com”
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Cool find. My guess is the tech who’s proud to be a part of this machines journey.
Or perhaps a quality assurance thing so it’s traceable to the tech involved
looking forward to the response
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Have sent an email to Slayer Head Office. Will let you know if they come back with an answer.
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Pretty cool find with the signed panels. Sounds like you are suffering at each location you go to for coffee FaatShank! Commiserations ☮️ Let me know when the hard waste clean up is happening at whichever venue and I’ll swing by to make sure it is collected efficiently. ?
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Hey, thanks for the response. You have a good memory! The lever press is in my office at work. I am fortunate enough to have an early morning coffee from my Slayer at home and then an office coffee later in the morning with the lever GS3. I have the RocketR9 One at my holiday house. My view is that the lever GS3 makes the best espresso, but it is all marginal.Originally posted by kofekitt View PostSorry , i can't help, the Slayer founder was Jason PreFontaine , but not sure that fits with those squiggles...? more importantly, what happened to the lever grouped GS3?
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Sorry , i can't help, the Slayer founder was Jason PreFontaine , but not sure that fits with those squiggles...? more importantly, what happened to the lever grouped GS3?
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