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  • #16
    Re: Im new...I want it all...And I want it now!!!

    Originally posted by benandfaith link=1194403560/0#7 date=1194414381
    Personally, I wouldnt go below this selection...

    My 2 cents.
    So you wouldnt recommend the Gaggia Classic?

    I have one of these and it is equal to the sylvia in everthing but price. It sabout $150 cheaper, It is based on commercial machines and it produces very good coffee.

    I would put my gaggia up against any sylvia and produce frantastic coffee.

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    • #17
      Re: Im new...I want it all...And I want it now!!!

      Lucinda,

      Remember Boiler size and Metal Type. I wouldnt put the Classic (as good as it is) in the league of the Silvia, just on components alone!

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      • #18
        Re: Im new...I want it all...And I want it now!!!

        Originally posted by lucinda link=1194403560/15#15 date=1194996290
        Originally posted by benandfaith link=1194403560/0#7 date=1194414381
        Personally, I wouldnt go below this selection...

        My 2 cents.
        So you wouldnt recommend the Gaggia Classic?

        I have one of these and it is equal to the sylvia in everthing but price. It sabout $150 cheaper, It is based on commercial machines and it produces very good coffee.

        I would put my gaggia up against any sylvia and produce frantastic coffee.
        Oopps, I missed replying to this.

        As MarcS said, I didnt put the classic with the Silvia because of the durability factor - aluminium vs copper boiler. I guess for me I am tainted in my opinion becuase I did have a gaggia before and the said boiler showed severe corrosion at the 3 year mark. I dont expect this will be the case for the Silvia - it should last a good deal longer, hence the $150 is IMHO money well spent.

        As for quality of shot and steam pressure and everything else, as you said, there wouldnt be much differences to speak of.

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        • #19
          Re: Im new...I want it all...And I want it now!!!

          Whats your cap on the budget?

          Without that to work with, the skys the limit and people will start offering better and better machines for only a little bit more.

          Also, get the best you can afford to stave off upgrade fever a little longer.

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          • #20
            Re: Im new...I want it all...And I want it now!!!

            I reckon about $25-45k should provide it all:
            [*]1-2 group Synesso, GS3, FB 80 or Mistral[*]Compak K10WBC or Mazzer Robur and maybe something smaller as a backup for cupping.[*]Reasonable quality 2kg roaster and setup + a small domestic "batch" roaster[*]Stash of beans to start with[*]Random accessories

            Hows the credit limit on the Visa card?? :P

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            • #21
              Re: Im new...I want it all...And I want it now!!!

              Originally posted by 2muchcoffeeman link=1194403560/15#19 date=1207289110
              I reckon about $25-45k should provide it all:
              [*]1-2 group Synesso, GS3, FB 80 or Mistral[*]Compak K10WBC or Mazzer Robur and maybe something smaller as a backup for cupping.[*]Reasonable quality 2kg roaster and setup + a small domestic "batch" roaster[*]Stash of beans to start with[*]Random accessories

              Hows the credit limit on the Visa card?? :P
              I thought this was the Midrange ($500-1500) section!?!?!?! Hahahahah...

              Now, wonder how much my soul is worth.... :-?

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              • #22
                Re: Im new...I want it all...And I want it now!!!

                Originally posted by benandfaith link=1194403560/15#20 date=1207290719
                Now, wonder how much my soul is worth.... :-?
                Ah, I believe that someone has already paid that price...

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                • #23
                  Re: Im new...I want it all...And I want it now!!!

                  Originally posted by scoota gal link=1194403560/15#21 date=1207296389
                  Originally posted by benandfaith link=1194403560/15#20 date=1207290719
                  Now, wonder how much my soul is worth.... :-?
                  Ah, I believe that someone has already paid that price...
                  Hear hear!

                  Worth much more than $25-45k then?

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                  • #24
                    Re: Im new...I want it all...And I want it now!!!

                    Originally posted by benandfaith link=1194403560/15#22 date=1207298361
                    Originally posted by scoota gal link=1194403560/15#21 date=1207296389
                    Originally posted by benandfaith link=1194403560/15#20 date=1207290719
                    Now, wonder how much my soul is worth.... :-?
                    Ah, I believe that someone has already paid that price...
                    Hear hear!

                    Worth much more than $25-45k then?
                    I believe that the word is...priceless.

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