HI all, Ive been scouring this forum for months after being truly bitten by the god-shot bug a few years ago, so heres my first post (be nice to the newbie!)
I have had the unfortunate blessing of being able to use a friends LaPavoni Pub EM for 18mths after her cafe didnt do so well. The machine was in great nic (fastidiously cleaned by yours truly) and pumped out shots like no tomorrow. I also have the privilege of using our community groups commercial 2 group machine a few hours a month.
Problem-The Pub EM has been given back to be sold, my replacement budget is limited and I just cannot settle for a weak machine.
Question- Do I go for a used S26 (or similar) and barely use its full potential or do I go for a new Piccolo/Zaffiro/Office Semi-Auto and live with their dinner party limits?
I can see plenty of "good cond. just serviced" S26 or similar machines on EvilBay for pretty reasonable money but fully understand that this is much more machine than I need (machine footprint is no issue). Heatup time was a problem with the Pub, almost eliminating early morning shots (unless I neglected my cleaning routine) and fear this with S26. I do really love the look of the Piccolo and Zaffiro and only think I will test their limits at the most boisterous of dinner parties. I also imagine they would be much more fun/interesting to pull shots on that semi commercial machines.
I guess Im being presumptuous in thinking that other people have had the midrange-home Vs small-commercial dilemma before but would appreciate all comments and experiences. Bottom line is, I dont want to fork out hard earned cash for a purchase I will later regret, or get hit with upgradeitis any earlier than necessary.
Cheers
I have had the unfortunate blessing of being able to use a friends LaPavoni Pub EM for 18mths after her cafe didnt do so well. The machine was in great nic (fastidiously cleaned by yours truly) and pumped out shots like no tomorrow. I also have the privilege of using our community groups commercial 2 group machine a few hours a month.
Problem-The Pub EM has been given back to be sold, my replacement budget is limited and I just cannot settle for a weak machine.
Question- Do I go for a used S26 (or similar) and barely use its full potential or do I go for a new Piccolo/Zaffiro/Office Semi-Auto and live with their dinner party limits?
I can see plenty of "good cond. just serviced" S26 or similar machines on EvilBay for pretty reasonable money but fully understand that this is much more machine than I need (machine footprint is no issue). Heatup time was a problem with the Pub, almost eliminating early morning shots (unless I neglected my cleaning routine) and fear this with S26. I do really love the look of the Piccolo and Zaffiro and only think I will test their limits at the most boisterous of dinner parties. I also imagine they would be much more fun/interesting to pull shots on that semi commercial machines.
I guess Im being presumptuous in thinking that other people have had the midrange-home Vs small-commercial dilemma before but would appreciate all comments and experiences. Bottom line is, I dont want to fork out hard earned cash for a purchase I will later regret, or get hit with upgradeitis any earlier than necessary.
Cheers



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