Ive done some research but cant quite decide which way I should jump....
I only need a machine for at home that wont do more than 2-4 coffees a day and rarely does multiple cups at a time. And I dont need the steamer at all as I use ricemilk which I heat in the microwave (probably means I dont qualify to be on the coffeesnob site at all!!)
Ive previously had a Gaggia which was fine but died after a couple of years and wasnt worth the huge repair bill. Have since bought 3 Breville Cafe Romas for home work and holiday house, but althought Ive been happy with the coffee they produce, they seem to be dying as soon as they are 12 months old.
Im happy to invest in a better machine but which one??
I only need a machine for at home that wont do more than 2-4 coffees a day and rarely does multiple cups at a time. And I dont need the steamer at all as I use ricemilk which I heat in the microwave (probably means I dont qualify to be on the coffeesnob site at all!!)
Ive previously had a Gaggia which was fine but died after a couple of years and wasnt worth the huge repair bill. Have since bought 3 Breville Cafe Romas for home work and holiday house, but althought Ive been happy with the coffee they produce, they seem to be dying as soon as they are 12 months old.
Im happy to invest in a better machine but which one??
- Silvia seems to be the machine of choice, but is at very top of my price range. Some suggest you must add the PID (cant find any info on what exactly this is anywhere??) but this takes it out of my price range. Also some people indicate a problem with Silvia producing a burnt taste (which I hate). Also sounds like you have to train yourself up in how to work the machine and Im not sure I have the time or energy if it is too fiddly....
- Sunbeam models seem to not be reliable longer term for many people - dont know that I can face multiple repair trips
seems that an automatic is a bad idea due to the number of parts which can break down
Doesnt seem to be as much info on other brands..
A few mentions of Lelit having a combo for around $850 - are these OK?
Is there a sponsor in Brisbane northside I should talk to??
:-/
Help me please!!!
- Sunbeam models seem to not be reliable longer term for many people - dont know that I can face multiple repair trips

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