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  • #16
    Re: Budget Machine Questions...

    Thanks Wushoes, Ill check out the sponsors who do Iberital.

    Is the Gaggia MM any good?
    How about a Brasilia FMST?
    (Ive got NFI, so thanks guys).

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    • #17
      Re: Budget Machine Questions...

      Originally posted by Expresso link=1181460518/0#11 date=1181490890
      It would appear that conical burr grinders are the way to go.
      The Sunbeam EM0480 is quite a popular choice here.
      Is this significantly better than say a Breville BCG450 or DeLonghi KG100, which are comparable in price and function on paper I think?

      Any other suggestions out there?

      I know I really want a Rancillio Rocky but Im nowhere near that level yet!
      Flat, conical - it doesnt matter. The implementation is the important thing.

      The burrs in the Ibertital are identical to those in the EM480C and EM450 but the adjustment is infinite intead of being stepped. The advantage of infinite adjustment is that IF your dose is ABSOULUTELY consistent, then you can dial in the shot time to the second - most of us arent that good and the timer switch on the doserless version of the Iberital is definitely not controllable enough to ensure this. With the stepeed grinders (pretty much all of them inc Macaps, Rancilio Rocky/MDF), you will always find yourself "in between" steps at times so you just learn to adjust the dose to compensate - again this requires being consistent with dose so you know if you are adding a bit more or less than usual.

      Originally posted by Expresso link=1181460518/15#15 date=1181492373
      Is the Gaggia MM any good?
      No, its a POS. There is almost nothing good about it.

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      • #18
        Re: Budget Machine Questions...

        Hey Expresso,

        The Napoletana in the Coffee Hardware for Sale is a very good entry level machine and built in grinder.

        Most CSers here are quite positive about them.

        http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1181549840


        Obviously, purchasing anything used/outside warranty incurs a lower "comfort factor".
        Especially if you are new to the game.

        If comfort with your purchasing is an important driver for you, then [as others wisely suggested] Site Sponsors are the best bet.

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        • #19
          Re: Budget Machine Questions...

          Thanks for your comments and advise guys, I really appreciate it.
          I feel that in the few days Ive been reading here Ive learnt more about coffee, grinders and machines that I thought possible!
          All this accumulated knowledge and experience being passed down to newbies like me is invaluable.

          On to hardware, well Im not opposed to buying second hand off evilBay, and can cope with the risk and potential loss as I dont outlay more than I am willing to write off.
          I accept it as part of learning a hobby.
          Having said that, I try to avoid crap, and so far this forum has been great in helping me avoid potential lemons.

          Anyway, you can never do too much research so Im still at it.

          Im thinking a Sunbeam EM0480 is the way to go - perhaps the Iberital Challenge if I decide to stretch it out by another hundred or so....

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          • #20
            Re: Budget Machine Questions...

            ....my friend you know how to post!

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