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  • #31
    Re: Splendor Unico vs Spaziale S1

    Aton
    More opinions please.  

    By the way, is it quick to heat up?
    25 min from turn on to hot but if you give it a quick water shot it is quicker

    In my search for more info Ive read some cons about Galatea:
    - more noisy than other machines.
    Noise is the same as other vibe pump machines

    - coffee shots are not as good as giotto premium.
    It is important not to overdose the PF
    Try them both and you will see that you will not find much difference to the taste just the operation

    difficult to get good microfoam due to 4 hole tip.
    - too big.
    Rubbish it is easier you just have to know how to do it
    I get microfoam in less then 10 seconds
    Try my method
    http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1220959662

    It seems that is not a very popular machine? Strange. The look of the machine is amazing.  (last night I dream with the machine  )    
    As more people buy it you will get more reviews (its still a new model)
    And yes she is beautiful. But people will sometimes buy a cheeper machine and overlook quality.

    KK

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    • #32
      Re: Splendor Unico vs Spaziale S1

      Originally posted by Koffee Kosmo link=1223757405/20#30 date=1224803991

      25 min from turn on to hot but if you give it a quick water shot it is quicker
      mmm.. so its something like the rancilio silvia trick?

      http://www.coffeekid.com/archived/rancilio/cheatsilvia


      Rubbish it is easier you just have to know how to do it
      I get microfoam in less then 10 seconds
      Try my method
      http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1220959662
      Ah, thanks.

      --

      What about the size question? too big?



      It is important not to overdose the PF
      Try them both and you will see that you will not find much difference to the taste just the operation
      I would wish to try these machines, but i cant. Bezzera distributor is 600km away, and giotto... well, nobody sells the giotto here. I have to buy it online from italy.  :

      Thats why your opinion is very important to me. Internet is the only information resource for this theme. I hope not bothering you with so many questions.  :-[

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      • #33
        Re: Splendor Unico vs Spaziale S1

        Ah, thanks.

        What about the size question? too big?
        It is just right for our limited bench space
        Net Weight: 22.7 Kgs
        - Dimensions: 360mmW x 455mmD x 450mmH
        PDF here
        http://barazi.com.au/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=140

        mmm.. so its something like the rancilio silvia trick?
        No just a quick flush so hot water runs through the group head to warm things up
        after 15 minutes from switching on

        Oton
        I forgot to add that it has a low water sensor that cuts the pump off so she don’t blow up
        (tank model)

        KK

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        • #34
          Re: Splendor Unico vs Spaziale S1

          Oton;

          Lo mas facil es que le escribas a la fabrica directamente, ellos te diran quien es el distribuidor en tu area.

          Saludos desde Austalia



          Renzo

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          • #35
            Re: Splendor Unico vs Spaziale S1

            well said Renzo.

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            • #36
              Re: Splendor Unico vs Spaziale S1

              Originally posted by Koffee Kosmo link=1223757405/20#28 date=1224729254


              I can’t comment on the Splendor Bezzera Galatea
              But as an owner
              I love my Bezzera Galatea Splendor for these reasons

              Beautiful build quality
              Easy inspection if required
              (About 6 4 screws from underneath on the side and the whole outer casing comes off in one piece)
              Easy to fill with water by hinged easy to remove panel on top
              Sexy looking in the kitchen...Sorry...I mean hot
              Strong dry steam
              Very reliable
              Ohhh and it makes superb fantabulous coffee
              And....It takes about 10 minutes to heat up.

              KK

              -Linda

              KK...I didnt mean to hijack your post....Linda ;D

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              • #37
                Re: Splendor Unico vs Spaziale S1

                KK...I didnt mean to hijack your post....Linda
                Linda it’s good to get an almost identical opinion (wana swap machines )

                Oton there you have it
                2 reviews from happy owners

                Both the Bezzera Galatea and the Unico Splendor are great machines

                I am sure if you choose one you will be rewarded with many years of great coffee and trouble free operation
                Good luck on your choice

                Remember its whats the cup that counts

                KK


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                • #38
                  Re: Splendor Unico vs Spaziale S1

                  Originally posted by Di Bartoli link=1223757405/20#33 date=1224828282
                  Oton;

                  Lo mas facil es que le escribas a la fabrica directamente, ellos te diran quien es el distribuidor en tu area.

                  Saludos desde Austalia

                  Renzo

                  Ah.. hablas Español! En España el unico distribuidor de Bezzera está en Barcelona. Solo hay ese. Creo que en España la pasión por el cafe no está tan difundida como en Australia.  :-/. Es curioso, porque en España, como sabeis, hay varios fabricantes de maquinas de cafe y molinillos.

                  (in Spain theres only one Bezzera Distributor, located in Barcelona. I think that in Spain, the passion for coffee is not as widespread as in Australia. :-/. It is curious, because in Spain, as you know, there are several manufacturers of machines and coffee grinders.)



                  > To Linda & KK

                  LOL  ;D You are very funny.


                  mmm.. how is possible that galatea takes about 25 mins to heat up and Splendor only 10?  :-?


                  Cheers amigos!

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                  • #39
                    Re: Splendor Unico vs Spaziale S1

                    i was think the same thing about lindas post.
                    i dont have any experience with the splendor, but estimating a 1.3 to 1.5 litre boiler, i would suggest that its going to take more than 10 minutes to PROPERLY heat up. the boiler would be up to speed after ten minutes, but the grouphead and portafilter (and possibly some other internal bits) probably wont be. most people with similar machines suggest 1/2 an hour at minimum.

                    having said all of that though. it would be interesting to experiment with tasting a short black after ten minutes and then say after 30 minutes to see if the difference is detectable.

                    there are plenty of suggestions thrown around (all in good faith and spirit) that sometimes wont necessarily apply to each person in each circumstance. eg: saying that the quality in the cup b/w a mazzer kony is different to a super jolly - well that may be the case, but not to everyone...

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                    • #40
                      Re: Splendor Unico vs Spaziale S1

                      The manual which came with my Splendor says 15 minutes minimum warm up time.  

                      So far Ive been unable to differentiate in the taste of espresso produced after 15 minutes or 30 minutes warm up. But then again, that could be my taste buds

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                      • #41
                        Re: Splendor Unico vs Spaziale S1

                        hey sa
                        1. manuals are a little bit like the Bible - theyre open to interpretation.
                        2. 15 minutes it is then i guess (for you) and you might only reconsider when someone ELSEs buds inform you otherwise...

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                        • #42
                          Re: Splendor Unico vs Spaziale S1

                          Originally posted by roknee link=1223757405/40#40 date=1225155531
                          hey sa

                          2. 15 minutes it is then i guess (for you) and you might only reconsider when someone ELSEs buds inform you otherwise...
                          Probably more the case that Im still learning the new machine/grinder combo. I suspect the general consensus that ~30 minutes warm up is correct, its just that I cant taste the difference......yet . Im working on it, though.

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                          • #43
                            Re: Splendor Unico vs Spaziale S1

                            Oton.

                            perche non comperi una macchine da una fabbrica locale / Spagnola?

                            A.
                            Ps I know this is not Spanish but Italian, but w h e n y o u s p e a k o r w r i t e s l o w l y , w e c a n u n d e r s t a n d e a c h o t h e r hehehehehehe!

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                            • #44
                              Re: Splendor Unico vs Spaziale S1

                              ;D ;D Es verdad.

                              I dont buy  a spanish machine because.. mmm... Demoka: bah.. no e61 group. Expobar: OMG look those ugly legs. (IMO of course, no offence expobar owners  )

                              and... hey, I want an italian girl. Look at Galatea! Sexy, classy, stylish!!   :-* ;D

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                              • #45
                                Re: Splendor Unico vs Spaziale S1

                                Originally posted by oton link=1223757405/40#43 date=1225209440
                                Expobar: OMG look those ugly legs.
                                You get used to them.

                                I call mine Elena because shes Spanish and hot!!!

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