So I started getting back into this whole coffee thing back in June when I was given a Sunbeam Cafe Ristretto for my birthday. Sure, its not the greatest machine on the market, but once I invested in a good tamper and a Nemox Lux grinder, the quality of my shots went up exponentially.
The only problem is, the sunbeam has sprung a major leak and when I get home of an afternoon from work the bench is covered in water. I think I may have hurt it when I was trying to get my grinder worked out, but I cant remember any specific incident that might have caused the leak to start. Maybe I shouldnt be pulling a half dozen or so shots per day from such a cheap machine... Anyway, Im not about to go down the repair path for a $99 machine even if it is under warranty, especially considering some of the repair times Ive seen reported around the web for the EM6900!
This is all leading towards me upgrading a little quicker than I would have liked, but the timing is good as I am expecting a bit of extra cash in the next few weeks. So, Im thinking that a Silvia is certainly in my price range, but from some of the reading Ive done here and elsewhere on the interweb, I believe that Miss Silvia can be a little temperamental about the grinder you pair with her. So, does anyone know if the Nemox Lux I have will cut it with Miss Silvia, or will she sulk in the corner?
I can afford a full upgrade to a Rocky & Silvia pack but would rather not spend the money if I can help it. Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
The only problem is, the sunbeam has sprung a major leak and when I get home of an afternoon from work the bench is covered in water. I think I may have hurt it when I was trying to get my grinder worked out, but I cant remember any specific incident that might have caused the leak to start. Maybe I shouldnt be pulling a half dozen or so shots per day from such a cheap machine... Anyway, Im not about to go down the repair path for a $99 machine even if it is under warranty, especially considering some of the repair times Ive seen reported around the web for the EM6900!
This is all leading towards me upgrading a little quicker than I would have liked, but the timing is good as I am expecting a bit of extra cash in the next few weeks. So, Im thinking that a Silvia is certainly in my price range, but from some of the reading Ive done here and elsewhere on the interweb, I believe that Miss Silvia can be a little temperamental about the grinder you pair with her. So, does anyone know if the Nemox Lux I have will cut it with Miss Silvia, or will she sulk in the corner?
I can afford a full upgrade to a Rocky & Silvia pack but would rather not spend the money if I can help it. Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

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