Hi gang,
I've got some serious upgraditis and as such am in the market. I do however have a solid amount of patience and I want to make sure that I make the right decision. The main aim is to invest in something that I will be using for the next 10 or so years as my daily driver (maybe beat upgraditis?). I would say my priorities are espresso quality, consistency and reproducibility, machine engineering and build (quality, noise, looks, maintenance). I've dabbled in flow control but im not entirely a convert, i.e. I've used flow profiling perhaps 20 times max over the last year and find it hard to see myself profile every shot manually.
I've been in love with the GS3 for a while now, I have the opportunity of getting a stock GS3 AV at a very reasonable price, 2 years old. Im keen on waiting for a second hand deal to come along. I am really tempted by the offer but wonder if the AV would be the right choice.
1. Would you consider the AV as an espresso enthusiast and purposefully give up pre-infusion and profiling capabilities?
2. Would you consider the LM as opposed to the GS3 AV at a lower price point?
3. Should I consider buying a Synchronica / Pro 700?
Keen on hearing some thoughts.
I've got some serious upgraditis and as such am in the market. I do however have a solid amount of patience and I want to make sure that I make the right decision. The main aim is to invest in something that I will be using for the next 10 or so years as my daily driver (maybe beat upgraditis?). I would say my priorities are espresso quality, consistency and reproducibility, machine engineering and build (quality, noise, looks, maintenance). I've dabbled in flow control but im not entirely a convert, i.e. I've used flow profiling perhaps 20 times max over the last year and find it hard to see myself profile every shot manually.
I've been in love with the GS3 for a while now, I have the opportunity of getting a stock GS3 AV at a very reasonable price, 2 years old. Im keen on waiting for a second hand deal to come along. I am really tempted by the offer but wonder if the AV would be the right choice.
1. Would you consider the AV as an espresso enthusiast and purposefully give up pre-infusion and profiling capabilities?
2. Would you consider the LM as opposed to the GS3 AV at a lower price point?
3. Should I consider buying a Synchronica / Pro 700?
Keen on hearing some thoughts.


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