Ahhrrr this process of finding a replacement machine is proving to be rather frustrating (not to mention time consuming).
Where my search has taken me so far:
So my questions for the CS brains trust:
And finally is anoybody going to mount a strong arguement that could sway me to overcome my reservations about a single boiler unit by argueing that the coffee produced by such a machine would offset any incovienence caused by the single boiler limitation.
Thanks in advance for your assistance and input.
Where my search has taken me so far:
- Really, really, really wanting one of the Italian made machines but can't aford any with a twin boiler (or other twin heating arrangement) and after having twin thermoblock in my current 6910 I worry that I would find the espresso making process frustrating wile I wait for temp in the boiler to adjust.
- Was very keen on the Breville DB seeing this as the solution to my dilemma but cold water was poured on that idea when the lovely wife felt it was too big and bulky for our kitchen bench

- Back to considering single boiler machines like the Rancillio Silivia and Lelit etc etc but see point 1.
- Now thinkning that maybe I will just stick with what I have got (a 6910).
So my questions for the CS brains trust:
- Is the 6910 I buy today the same as the one I have (my current machine has been with me with no real issues outside of understandable wear and tare for 10+ years)
- Is it still possible to purchase the 6910 as a stand alone unit - I seem to have only come across them paired with a grinder and I am very happy with my Rancillio Rocky grinder?
- Is there a marked difference between the 6910 and the EM7000 - which do you consider to be the better machine (ie which do you feel produces the better coffee)?
- Given that I don't want a grinder built in is it worth considering the Breville "Infuser"? Is this essentially the "Barista Express" without the grinder?
And finally is anoybody going to mount a strong arguement that could sway me to overcome my reservations about a single boiler unit by argueing that the coffee produced by such a machine would offset any incovienence caused by the single boiler limitation.

Thanks in advance for your assistance and input.

you will both be very happy ongoing!!
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