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Originally posted by PhatBoy View PostLooks cool, and 1 of 1 in the world?
Whats the advantage of the lever conversion?
Not sure I am the best person to answer this, however I will give it a go.
Firstly I find the espresso extraction is a bit different to a non lever machine. I am not sure if this is just me or common for piston lever machines. The espresso is almost sweeter and less bitter. It is one of those things, cant really pin point how or why, just love the taste of the shots I am pulling.
Secondly I cant believe how quiet this machine is.It is amazing that the lever press basically makes no noise. Not something I thought would be important for a coffee machine, but finding it to be quite a novelty at this stage.
Thirdly I find pulling a shot is a bit more fun than a traditional machine - how quickly you pull the lever (and how slowly you release it) will affect the flavour profile of the coffee.
Just my two cents.
Faatshank
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Good to hear from you John.Originally posted by JohnA View Postwow mate, i am still loving your last GS3, and cant see myself ever selling it, unless a speedster or slayer popped up at a great price.
Want some nice side glass panels for it by any chance
Yes I am definitely keen in my custom side panels from the older machine. Glad you are enjoying the machine. Will send you a PM.
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I called in to survey the eye candy at CMT Docklands.Originally posted by Faatshank View PostI understand that some people will think that messing with an already phenomenal coffee machine like the GS3 is sacrilege.
But I came across this modified GS3 at Coffee Machine Technologies in Docklands Melbourne. It obviously caught my attention given it has a nice spring piston lever installed.
Pulled a couple of shots with the guys and I was extremely impressed with the extraction and pour.
Apologies in advance, I have no idea on what sort of spring lever is installed nor the technicalities behind it. I also know that I should pay more attention to these sort of details.
I liked it so much that I purchased it and thought it was worth sharing.
Now what to do with the Kees Speedster.
Thanks for looking.
Faatshank


It’s an amazing place to view the high end including serious commercial machines from leading companies.
I was advised the above GS3 Lever was a one- off custom version designed by the Senior Technician. It is not a standard production model and is somewhat unique.
I hope the purchase provides a joyous brewing experience using perhaps the best combination of electronic control and human skill in managing the pour!Last edited by warmtone; 29 May 2018, 09:48 PM.
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Originally posted by Faatshank View PostBut I came across this modified GS3 at Coffee Machine Technologies in Docklands Melbourne. It obviously caught my attention given it has a nice spring piston lever installed.
Pulled a couple of shots with the guys and I was extremely impressed with the extraction and pour.
I wonder how it would compare to using the new GS3 MP with the ability to vary pressure on the fly.
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Holy guacamole, I've been pondering for ages what possible upgrade path I might eventually take from the Synchronika - think I just found it. If I can find someone to make or mod one, anyway...
So is Frankenstein's monster! (on the inside at least).
(edited for clarity to add nested quote - because Tapatalk is a piecacrap).Last edited by Magic_Matt; 1 June 2018, 02:36 PM.
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Tough crowd!!Originally posted by Magic_Matt View PostHoly guacamole, I've been pondering for ages what possible upgrade path I might eventually take from the Synchronika - think I just found it. If I can find someone to make or mod one, anyway...
So is Frankenstein's monster! (on the inside at least).
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