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Hi all,
I have created this thread for discussion on the Rocket Giotto Premuim plus.
Thoughts on Giotto Premium Plus
Having had a great run on the demo machine with plenty of shots, I thought it was an opportune time to report some observations:
Packaging:
I am highly impressed with the change we have seen under the ownership of Rocket Espresso.
The machine ships surrounded by high density corrugated foam/poly packing to protect it. All accessories are now contained in a tray packed above the machine. They are housed in cutouts to ensure that they dont move in freight.
Whats in the box?
Machine and accessory package containing double and single portafilters and baskets, a blind, and the usual plakky goodies- a brush, a crappy plakky tamper etc. The significant change here is the incorporation of a user manual. The manual is ring bound and actually makes sense! This will be of great use to beginners
The machine:
There are a number of very significant changes.
External
The machine looks soooo much better than the old GP 8-). All panelling is mirror finish stainless steel. I believe that the Giotto is now easily on par with Domus Galatea which in my opinion has led the class in external finish.
Notable are:[*]New funky brand plates front and rear[*]Cutouts in the top panel to locate the much thicker cup surround[*]Thicker? on/off switch. It feels better[*]Polished bakelite style steam and hot water wand handles and group lever[*]Dramatically better looking high polish drip tray and drip dray insert. The insert is drilled to match the holes in the cup warmer[*]Much better gauge- large, easy to read and round. I love the new gauge![*]Big commercial feet. These raise the machine off the bench and overcome the wobble experienced with the old Giotto. [*]The drip tray is still too small IMHO but there is now provision to add a drain unit for external drainage[*]No change to the tank. Its still easily filled via the removable plate on the top of the machine.[*]Powdercoat rather than painted chassis and acid etched markings on front panel (as of July 09)
In use:
The work done on thermostability seems to have worked beautifully. The machine is well calibrated and cooling flush is small or barely required. I used our Urban blend in the Giotto and the Domobar Super on our bench and found the shots to be terrific from both- though a small cooling flush was required on the VBM if it had been idling for a while. The Giotto is more forgiving but if you want absolute GRUNT, you will be shopping in VBM land....
Milk texture performance has remained excellent with readily available dry steam- though the VBM has more pressure. The Giotto wand in my opinion is the best wand design in the class. I am unsure at present, but I *think* that our old thermostable Giotto may have a slight edge in steam pressure :-/.
The power light now also serves as a visual low water level alarm. It flashes when its time to top up.
Internal:
Tubing now 10mm- much larger than the old machine. This is a massive improvement
Comercial Sirai pressurestat will be longer lived than the previous domestic version.
Element 1300W
Overall:
I believe that this newcomer represents a significant improvement in all areas over the old machine. With the commercial tubing and pressurestat internally as well as the running improvements incorporated from the previous machine. I am confident that the Giotto will continue to lead the class. The extra spend is justified over the old machine. This machine has taken a quantum leap in quality over the old Giotto Premium and should continue to be our best seller.
For more info: http://talkcoffee.com.au/equipment/coffee-machine-rocket-giotto-premium-plus.php
PDF brochure: http://talkcoffee.com.au/downloads/coffee-machines/giotto-premium-plus-flyer.pdf
If youd like to discuss this machine, please feel free to make contact using your preferred method.
Chris
I have created this thread for discussion on the Rocket Giotto Premuim plus.
Thoughts on Giotto Premium Plus
Having had a great run on the demo machine with plenty of shots, I thought it was an opportune time to report some observations:
Packaging:
I am highly impressed with the change we have seen under the ownership of Rocket Espresso.
The machine ships surrounded by high density corrugated foam/poly packing to protect it. All accessories are now contained in a tray packed above the machine. They are housed in cutouts to ensure that they dont move in freight.
Whats in the box?
Machine and accessory package containing double and single portafilters and baskets, a blind, and the usual plakky goodies- a brush, a crappy plakky tamper etc. The significant change here is the incorporation of a user manual. The manual is ring bound and actually makes sense! This will be of great use to beginners
The machine:
There are a number of very significant changes.
External
The machine looks soooo much better than the old GP 8-). All panelling is mirror finish stainless steel. I believe that the Giotto is now easily on par with Domus Galatea which in my opinion has led the class in external finish.
Notable are:[*]New funky brand plates front and rear[*]Cutouts in the top panel to locate the much thicker cup surround[*]Thicker? on/off switch. It feels better[*]Polished bakelite style steam and hot water wand handles and group lever[*]Dramatically better looking high polish drip tray and drip dray insert. The insert is drilled to match the holes in the cup warmer[*]Much better gauge- large, easy to read and round. I love the new gauge![*]Big commercial feet. These raise the machine off the bench and overcome the wobble experienced with the old Giotto. [*]The drip tray is still too small IMHO but there is now provision to add a drain unit for external drainage[*]No change to the tank. Its still easily filled via the removable plate on the top of the machine.[*]Powdercoat rather than painted chassis and acid etched markings on front panel (as of July 09)
In use:
The work done on thermostability seems to have worked beautifully. The machine is well calibrated and cooling flush is small or barely required. I used our Urban blend in the Giotto and the Domobar Super on our bench and found the shots to be terrific from both- though a small cooling flush was required on the VBM if it had been idling for a while. The Giotto is more forgiving but if you want absolute GRUNT, you will be shopping in VBM land....
Milk texture performance has remained excellent with readily available dry steam- though the VBM has more pressure. The Giotto wand in my opinion is the best wand design in the class. I am unsure at present, but I *think* that our old thermostable Giotto may have a slight edge in steam pressure :-/.
The power light now also serves as a visual low water level alarm. It flashes when its time to top up.
Internal:
Tubing now 10mm- much larger than the old machine. This is a massive improvement
Comercial Sirai pressurestat will be longer lived than the previous domestic version.
Element 1300W
Overall:
I believe that this newcomer represents a significant improvement in all areas over the old machine. With the commercial tubing and pressurestat internally as well as the running improvements incorporated from the previous machine. I am confident that the Giotto will continue to lead the class. The extra spend is justified over the old machine. This machine has taken a quantum leap in quality over the old Giotto Premium and should continue to be our best seller.
For more info: http://talkcoffee.com.au/equipment/coffee-machine-rocket-giotto-premium-plus.php
PDF brochure: http://talkcoffee.com.au/downloads/coffee-machines/giotto-premium-plus-flyer.pdf
If youd like to discuss this machine, please feel free to make contact using your preferred method.
Chris
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