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    I've got Lockdown upgraditis in Melbourne. Currently have 6 year old Rocket Giotto and Macap M4D, OCD distributor, acacia lunar scales, Pesado tamper, and Bean vaults ready for single dosing. Normally make double espresso using large naked PF and later strong latte very day. I have ordered the Lagom P64 for October delivery and seriously want my final upgrade machine - thinking of R Nine one or can someone point me elsewhere??

  • #2
    Originally posted by johnthepom0 View Post
    I've got Lockdown upgraditis in Melbourne. Currently have 6 year old Rocket Giotto and Macap M4D, OCD distributor, acacia lunar scales, Pesado tamper, and Bean vaults ready for single dosing. Normally make double espresso using large naked PF and later strong latte very day. I have ordered the Lagom P64 for October delivery and seriously want my final upgrade machine - thinking of R Nine one or can someone point me elsewhere??
    I feel those feels, I was exactly the same. Had a Rocket Giotto and a Niche (Niche still on backorder). Just got my Linea Mini, bought some Lunar scales, and preordered a Lagom P64

    R Nine looks like a beautiful machine.

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    • johnthepom0
      johnthepom0 commented
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      Linea looks great in black and trust its making great shots, enjoy! I'm really looking forward to the Lagom

  • #3
    What about a Decent? Does everything a R91 can do and a lot more for half the price. The only thing is you have to order overseas and at the moment you have to wait about 10 weeks due to its popularity. These 2 negatives might be a deal breaker for many. I narrowed my recent choice to the Crem1, R91 and the DE1Pro. I wanted a pressure profiling machine. The DE won simply by its ability to emulate any machine on the market, infinite control of all variables and its abundance of features for a reasonable price. The R91 is a great machine as are most from Rocket. It was my number one for a while.

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    • johnthepom0
      johnthepom0 commented
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      Thanks I will relook at DE but prefer looks of "traditional" machine ( sad but true!)

  • #4
    If you are after looks, consider the La Goretti stable. Very unique, and you would probably be the first to own one in Oz.

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    • johnthepom0
      johnthepom0 commented
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      Looks great and seems to be well featured, trying to find out if they sell in Oz, info is thin on ground!

    • Bosco_Lever
      Bosco_Lever commented
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      Check out their Facebook page for contact details. I think you would be better off contacting them direct, doubt they have a distributor yet. They also have an Instagram page.

    • maakbow
      maakbow commented
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      I believe Volt Espresso In Auckland New Zealand (used to also in Aus Maybe?) has the La Goretti Apollo in stock. They look great for the price. Similar features and operation to slayer or GS3 from what I can gather. I havent tried out yet but I plan to as im in the market for something like this (not for the looks...I think it's ugly) so when lokdown ends i might be heading to volt headquarters and giving one a try.

  • #5
    Dalla Corte Mina

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  • #6
    What about a kees van der westen speedster?

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    • johnthepom0
      johnthepom0 commented
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      Thanks pretzal, sure it’s a great machine but not suitable for where my coffee station is.

  • #7
    Originally posted by johnthepom0 View Post
    I've got Lockdown upgraditis in Melbourne.
    Same same, I'm looking to upgrade our Rocket Giotto V3 PID to a shiny new Rocket rotary.

    We live in an apartment in Southbank that won't allow any visitors so no chance of advertising it.

    Are there any dealers in Melbourne that offer a trade-in service?

    Thanks if you can help!

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    • level3ninja
      level3ninja commented
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      I'm sure there would be. I'd use the quote form at the bottom of every page to put feelers out to all site sponsors, and whoever does will respond.

  • #8
    I still love my Izzo Leva, may suit?
    Cheers
    Dr Dave

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    • flynnaus
      flynnaus commented
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      Yes, I'd be tempted into buying a Lever machine: an Izzo Valexia or Alex Leva which you might be able to inspect at sponsor Casa Espresso or elsewhere, covid restrictions willing. The Profitec Pro 800 is also worth a look.
      Still, I don't think you can go wrong with the Rocket nine one if you have that amount of folding material burning a hole in your pocket.

  • #9
    I’ve added eagle 1 prima to my potential list and also levers!!

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    • #10
      Good luck, - sounds like too much choice!
      If you are interested in levers - There is a good thread on Izzo Leva's in this section with lots of information
      Cheers
      Dave

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      • #11
        Slayer 1grp? I've had plenty of brews from one, as well as the R9, both fabulous. Also a play with DE... but it doesn't make the cut for me.

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        • johnthepom0
          johnthepom0 commented
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          Thanks on one of other posts re R9 one and GS3 there were some fairly negative comments about slayer so didn’t have it on my list😟

      • #12
        I have a slayer. Absolutely love it. A lot of the issues were with the early models. Mine has been faultless and makes me smile every morning.
        Considered the R9 and speedster but the looks just weren’t for me.

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        • johnthepom0
          johnthepom0 commented
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          thanks good to hear your slayer is faultless

        • chokkidog
          chokkidog commented
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          johnthepom0 Yes, Slayer V1 & V2 had serious issues in the group, brew path and boiler, resulting in an optional 'buy back' offer of V1 & V2 commercial machines; see https://dailycoffeenews.com/2015/08/...de-in-program/ . Only a genuine company would do anything like this. That was a long time ago, now is very different. Have a read of the review in Home Barista. Although I have a Speedster on my kitchen bench, either the Slayer, or R9, would be most welcome bench mates.
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