Dear all,
This is my first post here and firstly best wishes for 2011 to all - I also hope I am posting in the correct section of the forum.
I am interested in one of the machines above and still confused as to a final decision. I would like some opinions and help in deciding and so I am giving a bit of background for my use.
I am just off another machine, Gaggia espresso bought back in 1997 which is now giving me quite some trouble and so I am considering another unit. This is just a very basic machine which has served its purpose. Travelling quite often to italy where the espresso culture is amazing, I know that a good machine will give good coffee and so before making a decision I am considering various options and am ready to spend some good money in return to enjoying great espressos and cappuccinos as per the quality I can get from a bar. I am very fond of using the moak coffee beans and also have a deLonghi grinder.
As regards usage, the machine will be making between 4-6 shots a day between espressos and capuccinos and then the occasional monthly dinner with friends where one needs to pull shot after shot to serve.
So my first question is, what is the difference and what will I be getting for the price difference between the two machines. Also, With the Gaggia, when I make espressos, I have to wait quite a bit until sort of the pressure releases and I can remove the portfilter for another shot - is the Sylvia or Giotto equipped with something that allows to remove the portafilter right after the shot in order to make more shots without having to wait.
Another concern for me is the fact that both for Rancilio and Rocket, I did not find any agents here in Malta so I am really cautious as to the fact of what will happen when the machine needs any kind of service, maintenance etc. Of course there are a whole lot of catering services on the island and I believe respective technicians on various machines - but would they be able to carry out any work and also what about parts that may be required.
Can you recommend any links of reviews of both machines or someone with experience on both provides some comments.
Look forward to replies.
Best wishes
emann
This is my first post here and firstly best wishes for 2011 to all - I also hope I am posting in the correct section of the forum.
I am interested in one of the machines above and still confused as to a final decision. I would like some opinions and help in deciding and so I am giving a bit of background for my use.
I am just off another machine, Gaggia espresso bought back in 1997 which is now giving me quite some trouble and so I am considering another unit. This is just a very basic machine which has served its purpose. Travelling quite often to italy where the espresso culture is amazing, I know that a good machine will give good coffee and so before making a decision I am considering various options and am ready to spend some good money in return to enjoying great espressos and cappuccinos as per the quality I can get from a bar. I am very fond of using the moak coffee beans and also have a deLonghi grinder.
As regards usage, the machine will be making between 4-6 shots a day between espressos and capuccinos and then the occasional monthly dinner with friends where one needs to pull shot after shot to serve.
So my first question is, what is the difference and what will I be getting for the price difference between the two machines. Also, With the Gaggia, when I make espressos, I have to wait quite a bit until sort of the pressure releases and I can remove the portfilter for another shot - is the Sylvia or Giotto equipped with something that allows to remove the portafilter right after the shot in order to make more shots without having to wait.
Another concern for me is the fact that both for Rancilio and Rocket, I did not find any agents here in Malta so I am really cautious as to the fact of what will happen when the machine needs any kind of service, maintenance etc. Of course there are a whole lot of catering services on the island and I believe respective technicians on various machines - but would they be able to carry out any work and also what about parts that may be required.
Can you recommend any links of reviews of both machines or someone with experience on both provides some comments.
Look forward to replies.
Best wishes
emann

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