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  • #16
    Re: EM6910 vs Lelit PL041 - Time for a new machine...

    Originally posted by 7D415C474D4C5B4E464D290 link=1289144599/14#14 date=1293157503
    I dont know what the problem has been with your Sunbeams.
    The ones Ive used have all made great espresso.
    +1. I think the problem with the Sunbeams has been variable quality. Some have run for years trouble free, some have been in the shop for repairs 3 or 4 times. Mine has been back once, the steam became very weak, but the support from Sunbeam was great. Since then, no problems and plenty of good coffees.

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    • #17
      Re: EM6910 vs Lelit PL041 - Time for a new machine...

      Ive got the 9600 (1st gen , not sure what they changed to make it a 9610), it makes one cup each morning, unless I have company, has been going for 5 years. I think its a great machine It has great / short heat up time (almost instant), and can froth milk all day if you know what you are doing, while also making coffee. Also the the filters hold large amounts of coffee for Australian tastes (and cup sizes) unlike Italian machines. the only down side is you do need to put a fair bit of coffee in, and tamp it doesn hard, but the flavour is great.

      I also have an Rancilio. S27 which is now in the garage, the sunbeam makes as good a cup but quicker and smaller power bill. I used to have a Rancilio Miss Audrey, similair conecpt to Silvia. I think either the sunbeam, or a machine with a heat exchanger ($1500+). And for what you get for the grinder, the sunbeam will make you lots of good coffe ...... on a budget..


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      • #18
        Re: EM6910 vs Lelit PL041 - Time for a new machine...

        Wow look how long I have been dragging my heels, I put a new group seal in the Saeco and stalled this long, now the old saeco failed to a point its not worth fixing.

        New Lelit may be a must have order come Monday...

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        • #19
          Re: EM6910 vs Lelit PL041 - Time for a new machine...

          Originally posted by 5F746E75726D1D0 link=1289144599/17#17 date=1301745148
          New Lelit may be a must have order come Monday...
          Or order today and it will be on its way tomorrow morning: http://www.cuppacoffee.com.au/lelit-pl041-espresso-machine.html

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          • #20
            Re: EM6910 vs Lelit PL041 - Time for a new machine...

            Just remember with the Lelit you have two choices in the same models - buttons or switches - different vendors stock different ones. Ive got the one with buttons, and personally would prefer switches after 6 months of use (would make it easier to prime the boiler)

            Also, the pressure gauge is pointless as far as Im concerned. I looked at it to start with, and realised it only told you if youd choked the shot or not - essentially something that your investigative skills should be telling you when nothing is coming through the basket.

            Also remember since this thread was started, the Silvia has come down in cost quite a bit (Id probably still go the Lelit, but thats just because Ive learned to love her ).

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            • #21
              Re: EM6910 vs Lelit PL041 - Time for a new machine...


              Does the latest stock of the Lelit come with the solid steam wand now, or still the slip over version?.

              I know the yanks got the new solid wand last year, so wondering/hoping we got the change as well by now?.

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              • #22
                Re: EM6910 vs Lelit PL041 - Time for a new machine...

                No Bishop, its still the same version weve always had.

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                • #23
                  Re: EM6910 vs Lelit PL041 - Time for a new machine...

                  Hi Bishop,

                  got my Lelit Combi from Neli Coffee at Clontarf on the weekend.   Great service from Janelle and Edward.  Edward spent ages with us to ensure that when we got home we are pulling great shots.
                  It comes with the slip over steam wand attachment that I immediately removed.  Steaming brilliantly!

                  I would definitely recommend buying from them.

                  cheers

                  Dean

                  Addit: It has been noted in this forum previously that although Neli are not sponsors they have a relationship with Jetblack Espresso

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                  • #24
                    Re: EM6910 vs Lelit PL041 - Time for a new machine...

                    Originally posted by 7C6A6F6F7E7C7079797A7A1F0 link=1289144599/21#21 date=1301863087
                    No Bishop, its still the same version weve always had.
                    In that case, you may want to consider changing that picture on your site, it shows the US version with solid steam wand, and I almost ordered it last night based off that picture, with nothing in the description to say otherwise either.

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                    • #25
                      Re: EM6910 vs Lelit PL041 - Time for a new machine...

                      Originally posted by 4D667C67607F0F0 link=1289144599/23#23 date=1301934303
                      Originally posted by 7C6A6F6F7E7C7079797A7A1F0 link=1289144599/21#21 date=1301863087
                      No Bishop, its still the same version weve always had.
                      In that case, you may want to consider changing that picture on your site, it shows the US version with solid steam wand, and I almost ordered it last night based off that picture, with nothing in the description to say otherwise either.
                      The US version still has a knob on the end of it Bishop, but thankyou for so politely pointing that out, despite my clarification to you via email early yesterday.

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                      • #26
                        Re: EM6910 vs Lelit PL041 - Time for a new machine...

                        Originally posted by 7E686D6D7C7E727B7B78781D0 link=1289144599/24#24 date=1301949445
                        thankyou for so politely pointing that out, despite my clarification to you via email early yesterday
                        Bishop may have been recording the detail in this post for the benefit of others.

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                        • #27
                          Re: EM6910 vs Lelit PL041 - Time for a new machine...

                          Originally posted by 7549544F454453464E45210 link=1289144599/25#25 date=1301955549
                          Bishop may have been recording the detail in this post for the benefit of others.
                          Well, Im so glad I stumbled across the post. I have corrected my error, making the post defunct.

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                          • #28
                            Re: EM6910 vs Lelit PL041 - Time for a new machine...

                            Originally posted by 013D203B313027323A31550 link=1289144599/25#25 date=1301955549
                            Originally posted by 7E686D6D7C7E727B7B78781D0 link=1289144599/24#24 date=1301949445
                            thankyou for so politely pointing that out, despite my clarification to you via email early yesterday
                            Bishop may have been recording the detail in this post for the benefit of others. 
                            I did not mean to offend, just with the targeted selling link within this thread, I thought it worth pointing out something that could have created some grief.

                            There are so few ways to nicely say, "hey you fudged up something on your website", but Im glad you fixed it so fast, cause the same situation has burnt me several times in the past.

                            But again I do apologize, as you did seem to take it more personally than I expected, which surprised me given it came full circle from me asking if AU models had changed based off me seeing the US model on your website.

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                            • #29
                              Re: EM6910 vs Lelit PL041 - Time for a new machine...

                              Thankyou Bishop, and I apologise for having misled you, albeit unintentionally.

                              FWIW, thankyou for not having purchased solely on the strength of that photo. It saved you being upset, me making a refund, and the Lelit going on a holiday to your home and back again.

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                              • #30
                                Re: EM6910 vs Lelit PL041 - Time for a new machine...

                                Interesting afternoon, my new Lelit showed up today...

                                My first thoughts, well right off Ill say Im super critical of everything I buy, its my nature, what I feel and say is blunt and direct, but take it in context, Ill be harsh, but it does not mean Im unhappy with what I got, just that I am very real about everything I buy.

                                Ok, first impressions, well its a interesting little machine, smaller than Id have thought, also kind of more thin walled that I expected?, my old Saeco is very solid, the Lelit sort of flexes around when fitting and removing the group, I can see/understand now why the Silvia has the steel frame.

                                Fit and finish is like a lot of reviews have said, its both nice, to look at etc, but things like the drip tray and water tank seem just a mix of not quite spot on, or weirdly industrial, its certainly built to a budget, but then at the same time it does seem built to last, does that make sense?.

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