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  • La Marzocco Leva X 1 group

    Anyone have this machine, or info about this machine? Recently seen some for sale, pricey, looks absolutely amazing and IMHO looks way better than a GS3. Hard to come by any good reviews on the machine and reliability issues etc.

  • #2
    Hooley Dooley - I just googled the machine out of curiosity, and the price stunned me. And then I had to ask - who the hell fitted a handle from a ratchet tiedown strap as the lever - it's hideous! It's like they got 98% of the way through designing a great looking machine, and then sent someone to Bunnings to find something, (anything at all), they could use for a handle.

    Having said that, if someone gave me one - you know, for free - I wouldn't say no.

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    • Moffee
      Moffee commented
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      The price is giving me chest pain. The handle could be better, but as its only a handle, I am sure one could create a myriad of custom options that screw in place of the original?

  • #3
    Yes. Cool concept, but boy, the bucks!!

    Must say I find the 1 group easier to resolve than the 2 group which reminds me of the rooms of a gynecologist every time I see it!

    Whether it offers more than a Nurri Leva SA at twice the price? Hmm...

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    • Moffee
      Moffee commented
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      I doubt it will make better espresso than a machine half the price, I suppose you are paying for the looks, bench presence and wow factor.

    • bernardd
      bernardd commented
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      A comment potent enough to destroy whatever they spent on marketing this thing.

  • #4
    I like the look of it, and would have one on my bench

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    • #5
      For geeky types who like to play with their food(mummy used to smack me so I ry not to)
      Greg Scace, one of the reputable, Science based, coffee researchers has a LM Leva X 1 as his daily driver.
      I will buy one when I win lotto or get the Jack Dancer report.

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      • #6
        Looks more like gym equipment than coffee machine.

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        • #7
          Eye watering price. The looks will certainly divide opinion.

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          • #8
            i see people going on about the price, its no more expensive then a slayer single group and the KDW speedster is more expensive again

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            • tompoland
              tompoland commented
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              Good point. For my budget though, I'm afraid they are all in the eye watering category.

            • JohnA
              JohnA commented
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              tompoland that i can understand mate. It is a lot of money

            • tompoland
              tompoland commented
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              And even more expensive if you add a divorce to the post-purchase price!

          • #9
            Originally posted by JohnA View Post
            i see people going on about the price, its no more expensive then a slayer single group and the KDW speedster is more expensive again
            Agree John. I didn't know much about this machine until I saw the post on CS. Have done some research and consequently I am picking up my Leva X single group this morning. Can't wait to play with it. My custom lever GS3 will go back to the office. Now what to do with my Rocket R9One.... Faatshank

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            • Caffeinator
              Caffeinator commented
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              Nice get. I'd doubt you'll find it difficult to find a taker for the R Nine. Let us know what you think of the new one.

            • JohnA
              JohnA commented
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              congrats mate, will have to pop around one day and have a play. As for the R9one, am sure it will sell very fast

            • Moffee
              Moffee commented
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              Congrats. Look forward to seeing an in depth review and summary. I'm looking at this or a speedster. Your review will be crucial!

          • #10
            Congrats Faatshank I can't wait for you to play with it either. If you are OK to post first impressions, that would be great. Pics and videos (linked from youtube) would be the icing on the cake.

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            • #11
              Originally posted by tompoland View Post
              Congrats Faatshank I can't wait for you to play with it either. If you are OK to post first impressions, that would be great. Pics and videos (linked from youtube) would be the icing on the cake.
              Will do, give me a few days. However worth noting, very very first impressions, she is a biggie. When I first saw the machine, I was taken a back at just how big it was. I guess at close to 70kg this was always going to be the case. I actually like it, very solid, eye catching and feels commercial. Have pulled a couple of shots and they are sublime. Better than the r9One or GS3? Too early to say, but I suspect the difference will be marginal. More to come.
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              • #12
                Actually one question I have. I have reached out to the retailer I purchased the machine from, but will also try my luck here. I want to get into the technicians menu to change some settings, it is asking me for a pin. The user manual suggests 0000 should work, but it doesn't. I just get passcode not correct. It was an ex demo machine. Any suggestions?

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                • #13
                  try 9999 !

                  or even 5382 (leva)

                  GL

                  PS wondering why they choose a RHS steam arm / LHS water spout...
                  Don't recall a LM Home machine running this combo.
                  But Ive been wrong many times before!


                  PSS Like to hear your rundown on the lever /concentric cam / hyd piston setup / mechanism.
                  Very Nice unit FS !

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                  • tompoland
                    tompoland commented
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                    My Izzo lever has steam on the right. I just figured it was standard.

                • #14
                  Originally posted by EspressoAdventurer View Post
                  try 9999 !
                  Tried 9999, 1234, 4321, 2021, 1111. Nothing working.

                  It appears that to change steam temperature and time and auto on/off: you need technician password. Frustrating.

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                  • EspressoAdventurer
                    EspressoAdventurer commented
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                    Support from -
                    - retailer?
                    - LM Home AU ?

                • #15
                  Originally posted by Faatshank View Post
                  Will do, give me a few days. However worth noting, very very first impressions, she is a biggie. When I first saw the machine, I was taken a back at just how big it was. I guess at close to 70kg this was always going to be the case. I actually like it, very solid, eye catching and feels commercial. Have pulled a couple of shots and they are sublime. Better than the r9One or GS3? Too early to say, but I suspect the difference will be marginal. More to come.
                  Holy dooly, what a beauty. Funnily enough, I quite like my Italians around the 70kg mark so all good there!

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