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Hi kwantfm and others,
I am seriously considering this as an upgrade to my current Duetto II and was wondering if the height between the drip tray and portafilter is enough to allow the use of barista scales with the standard La Marzocco supplied handles? Are the portafilter's a very different fit to an E61 group? I have a Pulman handle on my Duetto and would like to keep using it. Thanks
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Are you happy with the colour match with the Kony E? What is it you wished matched? I have a Kony E also and really like this combo, congrats on a stunning setup.Originally posted by Lukemc View PostSince picking mine up from Chris at Talk Coffee (modified by Rick prior to purchase) I have discovered that this is not only the most powerful steamer if have ever used but also the easiest to make silky milk with. Amazing. Tip just below the surface and go for it. About 8 seconds later (or so it seems) and it's all over. A quick swirl and good to go!!

Thanks go to both Chris and Rick. Lovely machine and great service as always from both, especially to Chris for opening the shop for me to pick up at a time when he wouldn't normally be open.
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Yeah I am happy but I'm thinking of going back to a flat burr grinder with less retention. I find I waste a lol of beans when I dial in my roasts as I like to swap and change beans a bit. Once it's dialed in though it's great.Originally posted by Jono_Willmer View PostAre you happy with the colour match with the Kony E? What is it you wished matched? I have a Kony E also and really like this combo, congrats on a stunning setup.
I haven't critically looked at the blacks to see if they match but I can if you like.
I'm not sure you'd be able to use scales with the stock group to be honest.
Did you want a close up pic of the two blacks?
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There is plenty of room between drip tray and PF and I use a pretty thick scale when I (occasionally) weigh shots. E61 PFs are supposed to be compatible with LM group heads, but I haven't actually verified.Originally posted by Jono_Willmer View PostHi kwantfm and others,
I am seriously considering this as an upgrade to my current Duetto II and was wondering if the height between the drip tray and portafilter is enough to allow the use of barista scales with the standard La Marzocco supplied handles? Are the portafilter's a very different fit to an E61 group? I have a Pulman handle on my Duetto and would like to keep using it. Thanks
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Not a huge amount of room under the portafilter with a scale but you can still fit one as in the attached image.Originally posted by Jono_Willmer View PostHi kwantfm and others,
I am seriously considering this as an upgrade to my current Duetto II and was wondering if the height between the drip tray and portafilter is enough to allow the use of barista scales with the standard La Marzocco supplied handles? Are the portafilter's a very different fit to an E61 group? I have a Pulman handle on my Duetto and would like to keep using it. Thanks
My previous machine was a Expobar Minore which I had a naked portafilter however it did not fit the mini.
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Wow that is very tight, I have a Duetto which I thought was fairly low.Originally posted by Davie View PostNot a huge amount of room under the portafilter with a scale but you can still fit one as in the attached image.
My previous machine was a Expobar Minore which I had a naked portafilter however it did not fit the mini.
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I think you're right with a naked portafilter it would be fine, I'm sure Rick Bond could make a holder for the Brewiasta scales in the drip tray.Originally posted by kwantfm View PostThere is plenty of room between drip tray and PF and I use a pretty thick scale when I (occasionally) weigh shots. E61 PFs are supposed to be compatible with LM group heads, but I haven't actually verified.
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Thanks for the feedback, I am just glad you clarified the details, the blacks I'm sure will be close enough. I'm super interested in whether people are going to be long term fans of this machine.Originally posted by Lukemc View PostYeah I am happy but I'm thinking of going back to a flat burr grinder with less retention. I find I waste a lol of beans when I dial in my roasts as I like to swap and change beans a bit. Once it's dialed in though it's great.
I haven't critically looked at the blacks to see if they match but I can if you like.
I'm not sure you'd be able to use scales with the stock group to be honest.
Did you want a close up pic of the two blacks?
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Yep, its all becoming very geeky.Originally posted by trentski View PostTok much science takes the fun out of it.
I do enjoy a well made cup of espresso, which I seem to be able to achieve every time without pretending to be a chemist.
Perhaps someone should start a thread titled (Espresso unplugged) for us minimalist types.
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