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  • #16
    Originally posted by Brissienew View Post
    Bonsaiboy, how's the em7000, still think it is good? Do you think the milk steamer is good? And what grinder do you use? Thx.
    I've only had the machine three days... but my early impressions of it are good. It's built well (for a Sunbeam) and I like that it doesn't take up too much of my kitchen bench space.

    The big plus is that the machine is quiet when brewing... really quiet... just a slight hum.

    I'm using a Sunbeam em0450 (same parts as the em0480) and I must have got a good copy because I have never put in shims and it grinds fairly consistently.

    As for the steam, it's adequate. It has enough power to create a whirlpool in a 600ml jug, but the power is lacking when compared to boiler/HX machines, but more than adequate for home use and knocking out 4-6 coffees pretty quickly. The temp sensor on the steam wand appears to be pretty accurate, but I don't personally use it as I go by feel.

    If I had to nit pick on one other negative, that is the drip tray is quite shallow.

    Overall, I'm pretty happy with the machine. I've pulled about 10 shots and I haven't stuffed any of them, getting nice long syrupy pours.

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    • #17
      Thx, I like the smaller size of the em7000 compared to es900. I rarely make more than two cups of coffee at any given time so it is good to know that the steam is addquate, and while some might feel the inbuilt temp sensor is a gimmick, I actually think it would be helpful.

      i noticed what you mentioned about the drip tray too.

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      • #18
        Hi, can someone do me a massive favour. Are you able to scan and email me the EM7000 receipt for $647. Want to see if I can get DJs to price match their own price. Just send me a PM and I can let you know my email address. Soooo much appreciated if you can do this for me. Thanks

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        • #19
          Originally posted by Jazzymc View Post
          Hi, can someone do me a massive favour. Are you able to scan and email me the EM7000 receipt for $647. Want to see if I can get DJs to price match their own price. Just send me a PM and I can let you know my email address. Soooo much appreciated if you can do this for me. Thanks
          Nice first post, hardly what I'd call ethical behavior.

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          • #20
            Common practice on ozbargain

            Not saying its right or wrong. But ppl expect others to share a good deal.

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            • #21
              Originally posted by Yelta View Post
              Nice first post, hardly what I'd call ethical behavior.
              Sorry about that ... just kicking myself that I missed out on a good deal for the EM7000.

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              • #22
                Originally posted by Jazzymc View Post
                Sorry about that ... just kicking myself that I missed out on a good deal for the EM7000.
                Welcome to Coffee Snobs Jazzy, stick around and enjoy the scenery.

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by Yelta View Post
                  Welcome to Coffee Snobs Jazzy, stick around and enjoy the scenery.
                  Thanks ... I'm a coffee fanatic, just need to upgrade the machinery. Currently have a single boiler Brasilia Club and had to make 6 coffees over weekend for a party ... took me waaayyyy too long pulling shots, heating up the boiler for milk steaming and then cooling it down again to pull more shots. I vowed, time to get a double boiler and one that isn't going to break the bank.

                  Hopefully I can score a good deal on the EM7000 before the next party

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