I realise that there are a lot of threads already regarding various machines, but they all seem to shoot either too high or too low with regards price.
Ive been using a borrowed Rancilio Silvia for the past 3 months and have enjoyed the experience thoroughly and I think very highly of the Silvia. However, the machine is now being taken back by its owner and Im now looking for something to replace it. Whilst a Silvia obviously would jump onto my shortlist I was wondering what I could get if I spent a bit more - around the $1000 to the $1200 mark available in Melbourne.
The Silvia met my needs very well and so to justify the additional expense it would need to be quite a bit better - e61 grouphead, PID control or something of the sort.
Is there anything that would cover these bases? Or do I need to be looking at the $2000+ mark with the Expobar Brewtus, LaScala Butterfly and ECM Giotto?
Cheers.
Ive been using a borrowed Rancilio Silvia for the past 3 months and have enjoyed the experience thoroughly and I think very highly of the Silvia. However, the machine is now being taken back by its owner and Im now looking for something to replace it. Whilst a Silvia obviously would jump onto my shortlist I was wondering what I could get if I spent a bit more - around the $1000 to the $1200 mark available in Melbourne.
The Silvia met my needs very well and so to justify the additional expense it would need to be quite a bit better - e61 grouphead, PID control or something of the sort.
Is there anything that would cover these bases? Or do I need to be looking at the $2000+ mark with the Expobar Brewtus, LaScala Butterfly and ECM Giotto?
Cheers.


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