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I disagree Java,
When the price of a machine stays the same but additional items are supplied at no charge, I call them free. The changes we have seen across the last few revisions were tamper and a high quality cover .
The bottom line is that all machines are manufactured to a price point and the Alex Duetto offers incredible bang for buck at its price. Many have paid similar money for HX machines with vibe pumps. To receive a dual boiler, rotary pump, PID controlled machine for little more represents good buying. Perhaps one day the tamper may change and if/when it does, that will be another bonus. I am happy that it's there as purists represent only a small proportion of the buying public. In the meantime, for those who don't like it, we have pay it forward. It will be perfect for a Lelit owner.
I am concerned that there are some who view and then purchase a hand-assembled machine in full knowledge of what it is. Later it's placed under the microscope and the vendor then receives a list of "imperfections" that the purchaser believes should be rectified such as microscopic scratches in powdercoat, welds not finished in the manner that buyer believes they could be et al. The list is endless and the time taken addressing unrealistic expectations drives me nuts! I could do exactly the same with my GS/3 or even a Speedster, but it is an abject waste of time. My GS/3 is what it is and I purchased it in full knowledge of what I'd receive. Most importantly, like the Duetto, it produces terrific coffee. Isn't this what it's all about?
The obsessive compulsive nature of the geek market (and I use the term affectionately) will far too often see the cup as half-full. The solution is a handstand which will allow the cup and the world to be viewed from a new perspective.
No manufacturer has made a perfect machine. I celebrate the fact that so many these days make great machines at very reasonable prices. It's about choosing an appropriate compromise.
When the price of a machine stays the same but additional items are supplied at no charge, I call them free. The changes we have seen across the last few revisions were tamper and a high quality cover .
The bottom line is that all machines are manufactured to a price point and the Alex Duetto offers incredible bang for buck at its price. Many have paid similar money for HX machines with vibe pumps. To receive a dual boiler, rotary pump, PID controlled machine for little more represents good buying. Perhaps one day the tamper may change and if/when it does, that will be another bonus. I am happy that it's there as purists represent only a small proportion of the buying public. In the meantime, for those who don't like it, we have pay it forward. It will be perfect for a Lelit owner.
I am concerned that there are some who view and then purchase a hand-assembled machine in full knowledge of what it is. Later it's placed under the microscope and the vendor then receives a list of "imperfections" that the purchaser believes should be rectified such as microscopic scratches in powdercoat, welds not finished in the manner that buyer believes they could be et al. The list is endless and the time taken addressing unrealistic expectations drives me nuts! I could do exactly the same with my GS/3 or even a Speedster, but it is an abject waste of time. My GS/3 is what it is and I purchased it in full knowledge of what I'd receive. Most importantly, like the Duetto, it produces terrific coffee. Isn't this what it's all about?
The obsessive compulsive nature of the geek market (and I use the term affectionately) will far too often see the cup as half-full. The solution is a handstand which will allow the cup and the world to be viewed from a new perspective.
No manufacturer has made a perfect machine. I celebrate the fact that so many these days make great machines at very reasonable prices. It's about choosing an appropriate compromise.
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