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  • Replacement machine

    I have posted about my (yet again) non-functional Sunbeam Intuitive - http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1312202818

    I get the feeling its time to replace it with something else.  My budget doesnt stretch to a $2000 machine.  I have $600 at most. 

    Have seen a Sunbeam EM6910 for $498 on sale - apparently well regarded here?
    Have also looked at Gaggia Classic.  Also seen a used Gaggia Platinum Vision for $499.

    Although convenient, the fully automatic machines seem to always have trouble with moving parts (brewing unit).  So willing to look at semi-auto.  My wife likes to have adjustable shot length (ie water volume per coffee) - at least a single/double.  Must have a steamer.

    Not sure which way to turn here.  Or should we just stay with our default macchinetta/cafetiera on the stove....

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    Re: Replacement machine

    Hi alect,

    Semi autos are generally more reliable than super autos as your experience has shown.

    A semi auto in your price range that we range is the Lelit PL041E. Adjustable shot length? Just turn the brew off whenever you like  ;D

    charlie

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    • #3
      Re: Replacement machine

      Originally posted by 4B6475436D60626A42606764010 link=1312425129/1#1 date=1312428032
      Hi alect,

      Semi autos are generally more reliable than super autos as your experience has shown.

      A semi auto in your price range that we range is the Lelit PL041E. Adjustable shot length? Just turn the brew off whenever you like  ;D

      charlie
      How does that one compare to a Sylvia (I see you have a used one too)

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      • #4
        Re: Replacement machine

        Good question. Heres a comparison I prepared earlier

        http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1304917830

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          Re: Replacement machine

          Originally posted by 6F4051674944464E66444340250 link=1312425129/3#3 date=1312432595
          Good question. Heres a comparison I prepared earlier 

          http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1304917830
          Very interesting!!!!

          I also see you have a used Sylvia for sale for slightly less....

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          • #6
            Re: Replacement machine

            Seems to me "alect" that you need to tee up a visit with Charlie and Deb at JetBlack, and suss out the differences for yourself.... 8-)

            Mal.

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