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  • #16
    Re: Too many to choose from

    Based on your budget, (mind you, its only my opinion as it would be what i woudl do if i had that budget to spend on a machine), I would choose the Expobar Minore II Brewtus simply because its a double boiler and the boiler for the brew has an inbuilt PID system. Not entirely convinced that Id get the temp I want with a HX but again I stress, thats my opinion.
    On the other side of the argument, some would say boiler water does taint the coffee a bit too.... so its 6 or half a dozen.. But for me Id choose the Minore II if I had that money.

    On a slightly separate topic, I find that making coffee quickly for many isnt going to be easy regardless of boiler size IF you have a doserless grinder. More time is spent grinding into the PF than shots and milk steaming which is where a dosered grinder would greatly assist in that. I got a doserless because 95% of the time Im making 1 coffee, but when I try to make for 6, grinding time is a bit tedious.

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    • #17
      Re: Too many to choose from

      Originally posted by NewToEspresso link=1220843273/0#15 date=1220855347
      Based on your budget, (mind you, its only my opinion as it would be what i woudl do if i had that budget to spend on a machine), I would choose the Expobar Minore II Brewtus simply because its a double boiler and the boiler for the brew has an inbuilt PID system. Not entirely convinced that Id get the temp I want with a HX but again I stress, thats my opinion.
      On the other side of the argument, some would say boiler water does taint the coffee a bit too.... so its 6 or half a dozen.. But for me Id choose the Minore II if I had that money.

      On a slightly separate topic, I find that making coffee quickly for many isnt going to be easy regardless of boiler size IF you have a doserless grinder. More time is spent grinding into the PF than shots and milk steaming which is where a dosered grinder would greatly assist in that. I got a doserless because 95% of the time Im making 1 coffee, but when I try to make for 6, grinding time is a bit tedious.
      One small correction NTE,

      Although the Minore II has a form of temperature control it is not a PID.

      The steam capacity of the Minore is also much lower than that of the VBM.

      Nevertheless, its a good machine for the outlay...

      regards

      Chris

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      • #18
        Re: Too many to choose from

        Originally posted by Thundergod link=1220843273/0#14 date=1220854935
        I remember when I said I couldnt see myself getting into roasting.......................................... .......................
        I said the same thing... but currently tryin to figure out the best way to get into it.
        Dont want a popper, and my panasonic bread maker needs to be hacked to work properly.

        Would ultimately love a gene or hottop.....but too $pendy :-[

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        • #19
          Re: Too many to choose from

          Originally posted by gronk62 link=1220843273/0#17 date=1220856299
          Originally posted by Thundergod link=1220843273/0#14 date=1220854935
          I remember when I said I couldnt see myself getting into roasting.......................................... .......................
          I said the same thing... but currently tryin to figure out the best way to get into it.
          Dont want a popper, and my panasonic bread maker needs to be hacked to work properly.

          Would ultimately love a gene or hottop.....but too $pendy  :-[
          Hey Gronk
          I remember asking you that question
          Just get a heat gun and a stainless steel bowl
          Does a great job
          KK

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          • #20
            Re: Too many to choose from

            Hi Rio and welcome,

            In your nominated price bracket, Id suggest the Unico Splendor Maxi.

            It works really well, is extremely reliable, and has great capacity to entertain. The standard of build and finish are exemplary. And weve been working with the manufacturer for a number of years to build up a list of "signature specs" that are incorporated on the production line to improve our own imports for the benefit of our clients.

            Its three "brothers and sisters" the

            Diadema Junior Plus Semi Automatica;
            Diadema Junior Plus Levetta, and
            Diadema Junior Elettronica,

            are internally the same great machine in different bodies, so if if you want to check some different styles please check on our website.

            Oh and yes nearly forgot to mention, our new Diadema Junior EXTRA is in the container arriving in store next week. You can see it here at the top of the page on the LHS:
            http://cosmorexcoffee.com.au/coffee-machines/office/default.aspx


            If we can help, please do not hesitate to call me direct.

            Regardz,
            Attilio
            aka FC, first / original CS site sponsor.

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            • #21
              Re: Too many to choose from

              Originally posted by Koffee Kosmo link=1220843273/0#18 date=1220856554
              Originally posted by gronk62 link=1220843273/0#17 date=1220856299

              I said the same thing... but currently tryin to figure out the best way to get into it.
              Dont want a popper, and my panasonic bread maker needs to be hacked to work properly.

              Would ultimately love a gene or hottop.....but too $pendy  :-[
              Hey Gronk
              I remember asking you that   question
              Just get a heat gun and a stainless steel bowl
              Does a great job
              KK
              I remember bein asked that. Only reason Im interested is to try to save some $$ on beans. Wifey is not real happy about spending around 50 bucks a month on coffee alone so I figure if I can roast my own for a fair bit less than that it should make her happier  :
              Otherwise I may be forced to go back to the stale beans from the stupidmarket

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              • #22
                Re: Too many to choose from

                Hi Rio,

                We have the Vibiemme Super Lever, Giotto Premium Plus, and Expobar Minore II available for demonstration if you would like to come in and compare them. We do supply the Unico Splendor, however do not not have a demo model of this at the moment.

                We recently used the Giotto Premium for a family funtion of 40 people and it didnt skip a beat! All these machines will do the job you require - the Vibiemme Super Lever is certainly the one with the most grunt, however they are all more than capable.

                Please feel free to contact us if youd like further information/advice. We are open 7 days a week.

                Deb & Charlie

                info@jetblackespresso.com.au
                9904 0409
                0422 813 592

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                • #23
                  Re: Too many to choose from

                  Thanks heaps it looks like my best bet is to come down to Sydney and try some.
                  The Vibiemme Domobar Super sounds like it will be great, so Ill come come down.
                  Question is it really 57cm deep? Thats deeper than the Rancilio.

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                  • #24
                    Re: Too many to choose from

                    Dimensions as follows:

                    Dimensions: 270w x 530d x 410h - only 53 deep!

                    Deb

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                    • #25
                      Re: Too many to choose from

                      Originally posted by JetBlack Espresso link=1220843273/20#23 date=1220864060
                      Dimensions as follows:

                      Dimensions: 270w x 530d x 410h - only 53 deep!

                      Deb
                      57cm to the front of the handle on the drip tray

                      Chris

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                      • #26
                        Re: Too many to choose from

                        Thanks Deb and Chris --- I will be in touch soon
                        RioNegro

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