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  • #16
    Re: Nuova Simonelli Oscar

    Gday hotdog,

    Had no luck with the Bo-Ema that Phil was selling, eh?

    The Oscar is a top shelf machine as far as performance is concerned but as you point out, it seems to create some controversy in some camps about their choice to clad the unit with ABS. This then flows on to resale value as it doesnt seem to be as desirable to people who like bright, shiny chrome and polished s/s... so there is that aspect to consider. Bang for Buck comparisons also rate very highly for the Oscar too, despite the resale issue.

    Yep, my little Bezz is well on the way to being completed... probably another three or four weeks. Have been maintaining a pictorial diary of the process so when its finished Ill start a blog somewhere and lay it all out for members interest. As per my Sig, its a model called a MiniBar that is essentially a BZ-35 in a compact enclosure resplendent with Rotary Pump and all the other commercial goodies 8-).

    Quite a few of our members have purchased older 2-3 Group Commercial machines for restoration and is a great way to get a high quality machine if your technical/mechanical skills are up to scratch. Lots to consider of course, as you say some do have large boilers and will require more power to keep all that water and metal heated at optimum temperature.... This can be offset though by insulating the Boiler with suitable material. The large footprint will make demands on the average kitchens bench-space, and this can be an issue. On the positive side though, there are lots of benefits stemming mainly from the original intent that these machines were designed for, non-stop commercial operation, which translates into high build quality, high performance, and basically capable of operating on a continuous basis when catering for large groups of people.

    JavaB, Robusto, Sparky and many others have their machines described in detail under the "Extreme Machine" category and Im sure they wouldnt mind extolling the virtues of their individual setups : to help give you an insight into the use of a Multi-Group Commercial machine in a home environment. All the best mate,

    Mal.

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    • #17
      Re: Nuova Simonelli Oscar

      Hi hotdog,

      As Mal said, several of us have rebuilt, own and operate 2 or 3 group commercial machines at home.....

      If you have any queries come on over to the "Extreme Machine" thread. I, and Im sure the rest of us, would be only to happy to answer any queries you might have.

      And as Mal said, these machines are probably not for everyone..... but if you have the skills (and the room to fit it :).... I personally think they are great.

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      • #18
        Re: Nuova Simonelli Oscar

        Originally posted by JavaB link=1180238423/15#16 date=1180706646
        And as Mal said, these machines are probably not for everyone..... but if you have the skills (and the room to fit it :).... I personally think they are great.
        Ill second that!


        Java "Petting his M28 2 group" phile
        Toys! I must have new toys!!!

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        • #19
          Re: Nuova Simonelli Oscar

          Hotdog,

          I own an NS Oscar and a Giotto. One for home and one for work. There is no doubt that if you spend the $2.3k for a Giotto (or similar) you get a very classy machine, but when it all boils down to it, the Oscar can also produce great espresso, and great textured milk - and it looks better than most other small electrical applicances - even with its plastic shell. When I wanted to buy my first non-thermoblock machine - I wanted to get the best performance for the least money (and looks wasnt part of the equation). I settled on Oscar, and have been happy. In fact there are some things I like more about the Oscar than the Giotto (ease of use of drip tray, cup warming, refilling tank).

          I would recommend one mod to the Oscar though if you do go down that path, buy a 2 hole steam tip from coffeeparts, and bore out the holes a bit. The 4 hole tip that the oscar ships with is a bit much for a 300ml jug.

          Tim

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          • #20
            Re: Nuova Simonelli Oscar

            Mal,
            Afraid Im a pretty dim bulb - only just realised that the stuff written at the foot of each post represents what that member has in the way of machines etc -sorry about that. Had a look on the Net at your BZ35 Minibar and it seems like an awesome machine or will be in a few more weeks .Think I might head in the direction of an Oscar for the time being until I acquire more knowledge and skills.
            regards,
            hotdog

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            • #21
              Re: Nuova Simonelli Oscar

              Timo,
              Hi . At last someone who owns an Oscar ! Thanks for the Post. It seems from what you say that the Oscar is a good machine and can produce good espresso which is all Im interested in - I know that it is not a E61 machine and that its resale value drops but if the machine is doing a good job why sell it - the fact that you have a Giotto and also find a use for the Oscar must say something about the Oscar.What about under the bonnet - is it well constructed, copper piping etc ?

              regards,
              hotdog

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              • #22
                Re: Nuova Simonelli Oscar

                JavaB,
                had a look at the "Extreme Machine" thread as you suggested - Wow ! Reminds me of the old Hotroding days. I better learn to walk before I start running though -, but when I get the urge to run ,well as Arnie says, "Ill be back."
                Regards,
                hotdog.

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