Hi y’all, from Alabama - new to CS and looking for advice, sorry to bother.
i started with a Gaggia Classic, moved on to Breville 900 and then a 920 when Breville could not repair. Current grinder is a Vario. I have had plenty of practice, but still working on the ‘Mano’ part of the equation. I have saved me pennies, and am now ready for my ‘forever’ Macchina and Macinazione.
My delightful dilemma - I have long coveted a GS3 MP, but lately, as this is becoming my hobby, am diverted by the Rocket R9 one, and (gasp) the new Decent Pro+! Unfortunately, in lower Alabama, it is impossible to view any of these machines ‘in the metal’.
Factors involved:
Space constraints to 450mm under cabinet height, for both machine and grinder.
Plumbing would be a major undertaking, but I am used to filtering my water, filing reservoir and emptying drip tray. (Hence no Slayer in my future.)
I am enamored with the Decent’s (and the R9 one’s) technical whiz-bang factor, but wonder about the loss of dual boiler functionality. Both the Decent and the R9 one are relatively new and unproven.
Any input from owners of the machines would be much appreciated.
I am also thinking an under cabinet, single dose capable, magical mystery grinder to go with. Ceado E37S is on the short list. I may just start another thread in the grinder forum.
Thank you for any advice, and sorry to be a pain. In the absence of hands-on examinations, the advice of my fellow coffee fools is essential before spending the kind of dough of which we speak.
Dan
i started with a Gaggia Classic, moved on to Breville 900 and then a 920 when Breville could not repair. Current grinder is a Vario. I have had plenty of practice, but still working on the ‘Mano’ part of the equation. I have saved me pennies, and am now ready for my ‘forever’ Macchina and Macinazione.
My delightful dilemma - I have long coveted a GS3 MP, but lately, as this is becoming my hobby, am diverted by the Rocket R9 one, and (gasp) the new Decent Pro+! Unfortunately, in lower Alabama, it is impossible to view any of these machines ‘in the metal’.
Factors involved:
Space constraints to 450mm under cabinet height, for both machine and grinder.
Plumbing would be a major undertaking, but I am used to filtering my water, filing reservoir and emptying drip tray. (Hence no Slayer in my future.)
I am enamored with the Decent’s (and the R9 one’s) technical whiz-bang factor, but wonder about the loss of dual boiler functionality. Both the Decent and the R9 one are relatively new and unproven.
Any input from owners of the machines would be much appreciated.
I am also thinking an under cabinet, single dose capable, magical mystery grinder to go with. Ceado E37S is on the short list. I may just start another thread in the grinder forum.
Thank you for any advice, and sorry to be a pain. In the absence of hands-on examinations, the advice of my fellow coffee fools is essential before spending the kind of dough of which we speak.
Dan

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