Guys,
Hi to all-totally new in here to the site and the forum process-so if this isn't the correct way to go please advise.
I am looking my first true espresso machine. I have a budget of up to $3,500, but like anyone, I'd love to spend less if I can.
I have an old ceramic conical burr grinder, which I realize will need an upgrade too-so possibly considering 'packaging' now to maximize savings.
My 'wants' were rotary pump and e61 grouphead.
I have done a lot of research and have two main machines in mind now. They the Bezzera Mitica TOP, and the La Pavoni Giotto (yeah read the hate here; but that all seems political-the La Pavoni machine is clearly great, reviews really well elsewhere and YES!- I will sleep perfectly soundly thanks
)
Then I started reading about double boilers. It is clearly the last great step up, and is reflected in price.
So a new machine I became aware of is the Quickmill 2 boiler QM67 with PID-EVO ($3500)...but has a vibration pump.
My main question therefore is would those of you who know more than I go for a dual boiler with a vibration pump over a single boiler with a rotary pump?
I am not prepared to go the $4k+ to get the lot (Rotary pump, e61 group, dual boiler).
For what it is worth, although I am really into my coffee, the machine will on average make between 0 and 4 cups of coffee a day. (obviously, when the coffee mates are around, it'll get a hammering, but that won't really be even a weekly occurrence).
I am happy for advice or direction on other machines, and would consider a (really
good) second hand one too. As far as suppliers go- I live in Geelong.
Thanks and regards all.
Hi to all-totally new in here to the site and the forum process-so if this isn't the correct way to go please advise.
I am looking my first true espresso machine. I have a budget of up to $3,500, but like anyone, I'd love to spend less if I can.
I have an old ceramic conical burr grinder, which I realize will need an upgrade too-so possibly considering 'packaging' now to maximize savings.
My 'wants' were rotary pump and e61 grouphead.
I have done a lot of research and have two main machines in mind now. They the Bezzera Mitica TOP, and the La Pavoni Giotto (yeah read the hate here; but that all seems political-the La Pavoni machine is clearly great, reviews really well elsewhere and YES!- I will sleep perfectly soundly thanks
)Then I started reading about double boilers. It is clearly the last great step up, and is reflected in price.
So a new machine I became aware of is the Quickmill 2 boiler QM67 with PID-EVO ($3500)...but has a vibration pump.
My main question therefore is would those of you who know more than I go for a dual boiler with a vibration pump over a single boiler with a rotary pump?
I am not prepared to go the $4k+ to get the lot (Rotary pump, e61 group, dual boiler).
For what it is worth, although I am really into my coffee, the machine will on average make between 0 and 4 cups of coffee a day. (obviously, when the coffee mates are around, it'll get a hammering, but that won't really be even a weekly occurrence).
I am happy for advice or direction on other machines, and would consider a (really
good) second hand one too. As far as suppliers go- I live in Geelong.
Thanks and regards all.





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