Ok,
I researched some machines and want to buy something new and "good".
I have used commercial machines and can pull shots, steam etc. I am not a Barista and like latte art but this is not my goal in life. I love my coffee and want to buy a serious machine for home.
I am not longer a chef (career change). At the moment I have a Bodum Granos, this was a gift. The steam on it compares with commercial machines and design is beautiful but that is where it ends for me.
Wanting to avoid aluminum (really dislike it) and uneven temperature, so no cheap thermoblocks, then there is the pressurised baskets for the crema enhancement etc.
So what is good?
Will be purchasing a much better grinder so lets not go there.
I am thinking about the Giotto Pre. HX which appears to be a solid machine. I cant find anything about how much steam pressure there is on it? (remember I am using 19 Bar on the Granos, it works).
Problem that I see with it is that it is only 1200Watts, why you might ask.... well it means that good shots will take a minimum of 15 minutes from switching it on (20 is better and 60 minutes would be ideal). So heat time is a minor issue because of my lifestuyle I get about 2x 30 minutes break in my day and will have to leave the machine on to get my Liquid Shot. Also when making a number of coffees I image that the boiler will take time to heat the water after making several coffees when in hardcore use.
I havent investigated isomacs or much else really and I am going to spent up on something good.
Not interested in a sales pitch or in buying a machine from anyone related to the site as I can get a serious discount on most machines (20% roughly, maybe more).
I make about 6 to 8 coffees a day during the weekday, more on weekends with friends. Also have a large family which may mean making lots and lots of coffee (more than 30) for our get together. I will spent up to 2500 on the machine unless there is a very reason to spend more.
So what are the thoughts on the matter when you consider my situation?
Cheers
I researched some machines and want to buy something new and "good".
I have used commercial machines and can pull shots, steam etc. I am not a Barista and like latte art but this is not my goal in life. I love my coffee and want to buy a serious machine for home.
I am not longer a chef (career change). At the moment I have a Bodum Granos, this was a gift. The steam on it compares with commercial machines and design is beautiful but that is where it ends for me.
Wanting to avoid aluminum (really dislike it) and uneven temperature, so no cheap thermoblocks, then there is the pressurised baskets for the crema enhancement etc.
So what is good?
Will be purchasing a much better grinder so lets not go there.
I am thinking about the Giotto Pre. HX which appears to be a solid machine. I cant find anything about how much steam pressure there is on it? (remember I am using 19 Bar on the Granos, it works).
Problem that I see with it is that it is only 1200Watts, why you might ask.... well it means that good shots will take a minimum of 15 minutes from switching it on (20 is better and 60 minutes would be ideal). So heat time is a minor issue because of my lifestuyle I get about 2x 30 minutes break in my day and will have to leave the machine on to get my Liquid Shot. Also when making a number of coffees I image that the boiler will take time to heat the water after making several coffees when in hardcore use.
I havent investigated isomacs or much else really and I am going to spent up on something good.
Not interested in a sales pitch or in buying a machine from anyone related to the site as I can get a serious discount on most machines (20% roughly, maybe more).
I make about 6 to 8 coffees a day during the weekday, more on weekends with friends. Also have a large family which may mean making lots and lots of coffee (more than 30) for our get together. I will spent up to 2500 on the machine unless there is a very reason to spend more.
So what are the thoughts on the matter when you consider my situation?
Cheers

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