Dalla Corte Mini owners

[PhilWebb]

Hi all

I am after any owners of the Dalla Corte Mini Machine. I am considering buying one of these machines and would like to know what current owners Love/ Hate about the machine.
also any other machine around this price bracket @ $3000

with simular features
dual boiler
volumetric
nice to have a plumbed option
single group head
rotary pump
pid control
able to turn off the steam boiler



also I am looking to upgrading my grinder - would prefer a manual one.

Any help would be appreciated.

[TC]

Hello Phil,

We evaluated the DC mini some years ago as a potential addition to range. We ultimately rejected it. Reasons were:

• Almost zero interest in the Australian market. I think a 2nd hand example would take a long time to sell or be sold at fire sale prices
• Very rough finish
• Poor internal build
• Poor analogue temperature control
• Overpriced

At the time, my opinion was that there were many better options available in the $3k+ price bracket. My opinion hasn't changed!

Hope that helps.

Chris

[PhilWebb]

Thanks very much, lots of choice out there Chris. Only problem being in Tassie is limited physical machines to look at. The limited take up of this brand was a bit of a concern, hence the question.
Shortlist now
VBM do boar super 2b double boiler
Rocket R58 - new model
Izzo Alex Duetto 3

Just over what I had budgeted for but...
Maybe a mini mazzer but have to see what the benefits are with a flat over a conical bur?

Cheers
Phil

[TC]

Thanks very much, lots of choice out there Chris. Only problem being in Tassie is limited physical machines to look at. The limited take up of this brand was a bit of a concern, hence the question.
Shortlist now
VBM domobar super 2b double boiler
Rocket R58 - new model
Izzo Alex Duetto 3

Just over what I had budgeted for but...
Maybe a mini mazzer but have to see what the benefits are with a flat over a conical bur?

Cheers
Phil

No problem Phil.

I have plenty of experience with all of them and can talk you through some pros and cons if you wish.

We ship to Tassie pretty much each week.

Cheers

Chris

[PhilWebb]

Many thanks will give you a call next week

[PhilWebb]

I would like to thank everyone who has given advice, I have just ordered my New Rocket R58. Now can't wait for it to arrive.
A very special thanks to Chris from Talk Coffee for all his help and advice.