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REALLY struggling, what coffee machine to get next???

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  • #16
    At the time I hadn't seen them anywhere else in the world, definitely not Australia so thought it would make a unique souvenir. Was ridiculously expensive (AU$50) for essentially a glorified moka pot but given it got used almost daily when my BES920 died, it was worth it.

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    • #17
      Back on topic, I'll check out some E61s. There's a thread on 'cheap' ones so that might be a better option than a lever machine (boiler or manual).

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      • #18
        You could look at E61 machines, but this will add $$ to your budget and you don't need an E61 to make great espresso easily. If it's only a few espressos on the weekend, then a PID controlled single boiler will easily fit the bill. eg Lelit PL41TEMD? Or some second hand/ex demo options.

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        • #19
          Yeah I've been researching the Lelit PL41TEMP and it seemed to fit the bill and I've also been looking at your used section also. I'm now also looking at a used Isomac Zaffiro but tbh I'm not sure how much better any of these will be compared to say the Cafelat Robot.

          If the Robot can come close-ish and have essentially zero maintenance issues then that is a very attractive option. However it's ~$600 and I can get a new/used for $1000 but then I have all the ongoing maintenance issues that go with it. Decisions........

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