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  • #31
    Re: Aldi Lumina Signature- $179

    Originally posted by 6B747273746D637F060 link=1230621062/28#28 date=1255399905
    Got to find another super budget machine now as I cant stretch much over the refund amount right now.  How is the EM3600?  $149 at BigW at moment....
    Only $10 off RRP, not really a bargain.
    Anyone know if there is much difference between the 3600, 3800 and 4800? All seem to be very similar machines with slightly different exteriors.

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    • #32
      Re: Aldi Lumina Signature- $179

      Originally posted by 6E6F6576686D77040 link=1230621062/30#30 date=1255401250
      Only $10 off RRP, not really a bargain.  
      Anyone know if there is much difference between the 3600, 3800 and 4800? All seem to be very similar machines with slightly different exteriors.
      I see what you mean
      So sunbeam seems the go but which model?
      EM2300
      or the ones mentioned above?

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      • #33
        Re: Aldi Lumina Signature- $179

        My machine in still working great. I have used other machines now and appreciate the better steaming nozzles on offer. But still for the price, its making great coffee. I dont think it should be bagged for a couple of break downs. Im sure there would be sad stories of all makes regarding break downs. We make on average 4-6 cups daily and it still going strong.

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        • #34
          Re: Aldi Lumina Signature- $179

          Originally posted by 61494A41492E0 link=1230621062/32#32 date=1260146446
          My machine in still working great.  I have used other machines now and appreciate the better steaming nozzles on offer. But still for the price, its making great coffee.  I dont think it should be bagged for a couple of break downs. Im sure there would be sad stories of all makes regarding break downs. We make on average 4-6 cups daily and it still going strong.
          Hi Ogdog,

          Think nothing of a bit of a bagging.
          Some of us have spent so much on our machines that we could not be objective below $1000.
          If you hone your palate too well youll be unhappy with coffees under $12 each.
          Snobs after all.
          Water off a ducks back mate.

          Kind Regards
          Lindsay
          PS I had chillis for lunch.

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          • #35
            Re: Aldi Lumina Signature- $179

            Apolgies for bumping an old thread :-[ But just a quick question - Am I correct in assuming that this machine has a pressurised basket and would therefore be happier with a coarser grind, particles a bit larger than white sugar? Only asking because next door neighbours have made thier first step towards coffee heaven and got one of these machines. I have offered some beans, and would like their first taste of fresh  to be as good as it can  

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            • #36
              Re: Aldi Lumina Signature- $179

              I would assume these have pressurised baskets.
              Very easy way to tell, if there is only 1-2 holes at the botton of the basket then its pressurised.

              From memory you have a delonghi grinder? I would grind at the finest setting and see how it goes. If this chokes up their machine then ease off until you get a good pour.

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              • #37
                Re: Aldi Lumina Signature- $179

                Originally posted by 64656F7C62677D0E0 link=1230621062/35#35 date=1268717332
                I would assume these have pressurised baskets.
                Very easy way to tell, if there is only 1-2 holes at the botton of the basket then its pressurised.

                From memory you have a delonghi grinder?  I would grind at the finest setting and see how it goes. If this chokes up their machine then ease off until you get a good pour.
                They are "HI" over the fence neighbours, so I havent seen the machine, it was mentioned the other night when the aroma of roasted beans was hanging in the very still evening air (it may have even wafted to Crisp Images) My grinder is a Macap M4D, so I would be going coarser, but cant remember what pre ground looked like to try and match it ;D

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                • #38
                  Re: Aldi Lumina Signature- $179

                  Sorry CM I must have you confused with someone else. Obviously you dont want to go the finest setting with a M4D!

                  White sugar coarses sounds big to me, maybe castor sugar is more like it?

                  Im sure youll do better than Luminas marketing dept



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                  • #39
                    Re: Aldi Lumina Signature- $179

                    hi
                    Just a word of warning with the coffee machines from ALDI, etc

                    if it isnt a known brand

                    there is NO PARTS AVAILABLE

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                    • #40
                      Re: Aldi Lumina Signature- $179

                      Originally posted by 55545E4D53564C3F0 link=1230621062/37#37 date=1268720504
                      Sorry CM I must have you confused with someone else.  Obviously you dont want to go the finest setting with a M4D!  

                      White sugar coarses sounds big to me, maybe castor sugar is more like it?

                      Im sure youll do better than Luminas marketing dept
                      Even the marketing department couldnt take a shot of proper espresso.

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                      • #41
                        Re: Aldi Lumina Signature- $179

                        LOL at Constant 18 bar pump pressure produces a aromatic espresso with perfect cream every time

                        Originally posted by 45444E5D43465C2F0 link=1230621062/37#37 date=1268720504
                        Im sure youll do better than Luminas marketing dept
                        Me too.

                        Sorry, am sure its a good machine but cant help laughing at those sorry looking coffees on the pic.

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                        • #42
                          Re: Aldi Lumina Signature- $179

                          Originally posted by 2633213A3B37520 link=1230621062/40#40 date=1270998080
                          am sure its a good machine
                          :-X

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                          • #43
                            Re: Aldi Lumina Signature- $179

                            Originally posted by 4D584A51505C390 link=1230621062/40#40 date=1270998080
                            am sure its a good machine
                            Good for what? :-?

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                            • #44
                              Re: Aldi Lumina Signature- $179

                              Originally posted by 104F57414A414D444447474F434C220 link=1230621062/42#42 date=1271030694
                              Good for what?
                              making tea by the look of the pic!

                              In all seriousness though......i dont think its a terrible machine for someone on a very tight budget, with fresh coffee and a half decent grinder.......should be able to get half decent coffee out of it :

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                              • #45
                                Re: Aldi Lumina Signature- $179

                                I was trying to be nice okay!

                                Sorry guys, they dont call us CoffeeSnobs for nothing :P

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