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  • #16
    Roguehound....I'd take a deep breath before sinking your cash, given the nature of your present questions. The e61 group is part of the story, and the stainless steel construction. HX machines are different to dual boilers......whichever gives you more bang for your buck will depend on which particular machines you are comparing.

    If you were going to spend up to $2300 for the package, you'd probably be able to wangle your way to a decent HX (Diadema / VBM) and a K3 for something very close to that price. Nothing wrong with your other options of course.

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    • #17
      Originally posted by Barry O'Speedwagon View Post
      Roguehound....I'd take a deep breath before sinking your cash, given the nature of your present questions.
      Yeah, I know. I just want to make sure I don't get something I will want to upgrade within two years but also doesn't become a bug bear because it is too fiddly or beyond my capability to use.

      Originally posted by Barry O'Speedwagon View Post
      You'd probably be able to wangle your way to a decent HX (Diadema / VBM) and a K3 for something very close to that price. Nothing wrong with your other options of course.
      Normally I'm researching to buy computer tech and I recognise this sentiment only too well. There is always something on that next tier up for just a little more dollars Or something going to be released in just a couple of months.

      I'll keep reading.

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      • #18
        Originally posted by RogueHound View Post
        Yeah, I know. I just want to make sure I don't get something I will want to upgrade within two years but also doesn't become a bug bear because it is too fiddly or beyond my capability to use.



        Normally I'm researching to buy computer tech and I recognise this sentiment only too well. There is always something on that next tier up for just a little more dollars Or something going to be released in just a couple of months.

        I'll keep reading.

        No worries. Wasn't trying to talk you up in budget....I was just using the price quoted above for the Mazzer + Lelit ($2300). A few months ago that would have (just) snuck into that range (for a, say, Diadema + K3)....possibly still might.

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        • #19
          Originally posted by RogueHound View Post
          Are HX better than dual boilers?
          Dual boilers can provide temperature ready water without any flushes. A HX heats the brew water on demand by sending it through the boiler. If there's some water that has been sitting in the heat exchange tube for a while, it's overheated (since the boiler temperature is above brew temperature), and you'd need to flush a little bit of water before you brew. So it's mostly about trading convenience for price.

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          • #20
            My (well-set up) HX machine operates fine without the need for a cooling flush....it's no hassle.

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            • #21
              I took the plunge.

              Today I went into my local shop, where I get my beans, and purchased a Mazzer Mini and a Lelit Pl60T V2 PID. Thanks for your advice everyone.

              I had a long chat with the owner before I made my decision and I don't feel any regrets. I probably could have shopped around for cheaper but I feel comfortable with the warranty and they have been great to us so far.

              Time to start developing my technique

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              • #22
                Flushing a HX machine consists of running water through the group for a couple of seconds before locking the group handle in and pouring the shot. It's not an inconvenience and like Barry O I rarely do it on mine because it was bought off a sponsor and I don't live in America where things are different.

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