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  • Need advice on purchase of a San Marino 1 group ???

    Hi All,
    Im looking at buying a San Marino 1 group from a friend, my concerns are mainly of any hiccups or problems that others may have faced.
    Also am I making the right choice for home.. is it overkill to make 20 cups a week???
    I was originally trained on a San Marino years ago but only used it for maybe 20hrs. I do remember it was possible to stretch the milk quite well; or what would be a decent machine if i was to purchase another machine??
    thanks

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    Re: Need advice on purchase of a San Marino 1 group ???

    Originally posted by 6C676B676F6567646A736364697F060 link=1244652208/0#0 date=1244652208
    Hi All,
    Im looking at buying a San Marino 1 group from a friend, my concerns are mainly of any hiccups or problems that others may have faced.
    Also am I making the right choice for home.. is it overkill to make 20 cups a week???
    I was originally trained on a San Marino years ago but only used it for maybe 20hrs. I do remember it was possible to stretch the milk quite well; or what would be a decent machine if i was to purchase another machine??
    thanks
    Hi bigbean and welcome.

    SM machines are not that highly regarded and you could do a whole heap better.

    For CSers to assist, we need an idea of your budget.

    Keep in mind that you will need to allocate funds for a good grinder and any accessories you require as well.

    2mcm

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    • #3
      Re: Need advice on purchase of a San Marino 1 group ???

      Mate - its funny but every coffee I have had from San Marino machines in different parts of the state has been burnt...I understand that they run way too hot - thats just what I have heard but might explain the consistently poor shots.

      Cheers

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      • #4
        Re: Need advice on purchase of a San Marino 1 group ???

        Thanks guys..... Ive decided against purchase for a number of reasons. The new kitchen is huge but the machine location is limited to next to kitchen due to plumbing and waste. I always considered the SM as a workhorse with brute above finesse, you guys have confirmed that.

        Budget, considering its for home I would say $2-3k, Ive got a grinder, Sunbeam, but am looking at the La Spaz or Macap baby models . I bought a Gaggia classic, over a year ago, but its brand new as after I first used it I wasnt impressed and has been in the cupboard ever since, so really would like something decent but not over the top.
        thanks your for the points of view

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        • #5
          Re: Need advice on purchase of a San Marino 1 group ???

          Also as you mentioned above
          Do you want to plumb it in or a tank may be more suitable

          A HX machine will be in the ball park performance wise of a commercial machine and will handle 20 cups a week without blinking an eyelid
          And steam power you can rave about

          I purchased a Bezzera Galatea HX machine as my first machine and have enjoyed beautiful coffee from the first day

          If possible go out and test drive a few models and makes.
          You need to feel & be comfortable with whatever choice you make

          KK

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          • #6
            Re: Need advice on purchase of a San Marino 1 group ???

            Thanks KK

            Forgot to mention that I would prefer a tank.

            my biggest gripe of domestic machines is the inability to be able to be able to spin milk while the shot is pouring...

            at work I use a Rancilio classe 8 and Robur so coming home and using non-prosumer is machine is unacceptable and my cravings arent fulfilled.. they are but i substitute caffeine for bourbon

            trying different machines is the way to go...

            cheers

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            • #7
              Re: Need advice on purchase of a San Marino 1 group ???

              Originally posted by 3D363A363E3436353B223235382E570 link=1244652208/5#5 date=1244729452
              my biggest gripe of domestic machines is the inability to be able to be able to spin milk while the shot is pouring...  
              You can do all that and more with a quality HX machine
              Microfoam milk while pulling a shot is the reason a HX machine was made

              Hot water tap as well if required for other beverages such as tea ect

              And they also come in a tank or plumb in version

              On another thread & during the -
              Victorian Bush fires Andy Freeman donated his time & made 2000 back to back coffees on his HX machine for the folks in need of good coffee

              KK

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              • #8
                Re: Need advice on purchase of a San Marino 1 group ???

                Originally posted by 2D262A262E2426252B322225283E470 link=1244652208/5#5 date=1244729452
                my biggest gripe of domestic machines is the inability to be able to be able to spin milk while the shot is pouring...
                What KK said...get a HX then.
                Mine keeps up with me no matter how many coffees I want to make.

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                • #9
                  Re: Need advice on purchase of a San Marino 1 group ???

                  Originally posted by 063A273C363720353D36520 link=1244652208/7#7 date=1244767198
                  What KK said...get a HX then.
                  Mine keeps up with me no matter how many coffees I want to make.
                  Ditto from me too.... 8-)

                  Havent been able to beat the DJE yet, and Ive tried ...

                  Mal.

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