Greetings all,
Preamble:
I've had a Barista Espresso Express 870 for about 1.5 years now. I predominantly drink cuppacino and latte, and seldom make more than 2 cups at a go.
Now I feel like want a bit more control, so I've been reading this forum and watching lots of youtube for tips and reviews.
At first I had my mind set on the beatiful Rocket Appartmento Nera, retailing for around $3k, which is a bit of a stretch in price.
Upon further reading, the Profitec Pro 500 seemed like a better option. Certain reviews seem to mention Profitec and ECM as solid and reliable builds. The Profitec Pro 500 is around $3.2k. But I have my doubts about this one as this forum has a few mentions of problems with this model.
Then I gravitated to the ECM Technika V Profi at around $3.5k. The ECM style looks better quality with the rounded externals. Even though they come from the same factory, I get the feeling that the ECM is the higher end and Profitec is the lower end.
Lastly, I think I want the Profitec Pro 600, after reading MarkQ's glowing review. This one has dual boiler as compared to the ones above which have heat exchangers.
So I'm after some sage advice. I'm new to all this, but it hasn't taken me long to going from a ~$600 Barista Espresso to wanting something better.
I get the general idea that I would be happy with any of the mentioned machines. I just don't want to buy one now and then in a short time "needing" to upgrade again.
Do I settle for the Rocket? It's more than capable, even though it only has heat exchanger and vibration pump.
Do I get the Profitec Pro 500? Also a heat exchanger and vibration pump, but has better internals.
What about the ECM Technika?
How about the Profitec 600? Only $200 more than the Technika, but you get dual boiler!
Maybe there's a machine you think is even better value for money?
What's your advice to minimize/prolong the upgraditis itch?
Cheers,
Bob.
Preamble:
I've had a Barista Espresso Express 870 for about 1.5 years now. I predominantly drink cuppacino and latte, and seldom make more than 2 cups at a go.
Now I feel like want a bit more control, so I've been reading this forum and watching lots of youtube for tips and reviews.
At first I had my mind set on the beatiful Rocket Appartmento Nera, retailing for around $3k, which is a bit of a stretch in price.
Upon further reading, the Profitec Pro 500 seemed like a better option. Certain reviews seem to mention Profitec and ECM as solid and reliable builds. The Profitec Pro 500 is around $3.2k. But I have my doubts about this one as this forum has a few mentions of problems with this model.
Then I gravitated to the ECM Technika V Profi at around $3.5k. The ECM style looks better quality with the rounded externals. Even though they come from the same factory, I get the feeling that the ECM is the higher end and Profitec is the lower end.
Lastly, I think I want the Profitec Pro 600, after reading MarkQ's glowing review. This one has dual boiler as compared to the ones above which have heat exchangers.
So I'm after some sage advice. I'm new to all this, but it hasn't taken me long to going from a ~$600 Barista Espresso to wanting something better.
I get the general idea that I would be happy with any of the mentioned machines. I just don't want to buy one now and then in a short time "needing" to upgrade again.
Do I settle for the Rocket? It's more than capable, even though it only has heat exchanger and vibration pump.
Do I get the Profitec Pro 500? Also a heat exchanger and vibration pump, but has better internals.
What about the ECM Technika?
How about the Profitec 600? Only $200 more than the Technika, but you get dual boiler!
Maybe there's a machine you think is even better value for money?
What's your advice to minimize/prolong the upgraditis itch?
Cheers,
Bob.

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