Hi guys,
Sorry if I am raising a question, which was discussed many times, but I did not find direct answers searching coffeesnobs and other sites.
I am going to upgrade my Sunbeam Cafe Ristretto to E61 + double-PID machine (both me and my wife drink solely double ristretto, sometimes Ill make milkshakes, and thats why I decided on double PID over the basic one, and not considering HX or double-boiler machines).
Yes, I know that it is very important to have a good grinder as well, but this is not an issue - I got Mazzer Mini E mod B already.
I was pretty sure I want Isomac Zaffiro (possibly, Zaffiro Due in case it is substantially better, but I suspect that in fact Due is the one being sold). But then I stumbled upon excellent video from Chris Coffee Services about New Quickmill Alexia with PID and got in a real doubt about Zaffiro.
I also did not find decent explanation on how to install PID on Zaffiro (still prefer it to be fitted by seller). I suspect it had to be mounted outside or a cut-out should be made in the front panel, which is really undesired. It also raises a question about warranty validity (possibly, I should go to an authorised repairer).
I also failed to find any shop in Australia, which sells Quickmill Alexia. Possibly, CoffeeItalia, but I havent checked with them yet (they sell a lot more expensive Quickmill Andreja). This also raises a question about how well is it supported (serviced) in Australia. And anyway, I have to decide on a model from technical perspective first.
Looking forward to your advice. Thank you.
Sorry if I am raising a question, which was discussed many times, but I did not find direct answers searching coffeesnobs and other sites.
I am going to upgrade my Sunbeam Cafe Ristretto to E61 + double-PID machine (both me and my wife drink solely double ristretto, sometimes Ill make milkshakes, and thats why I decided on double PID over the basic one, and not considering HX or double-boiler machines).
Yes, I know that it is very important to have a good grinder as well, but this is not an issue - I got Mazzer Mini E mod B already.
I was pretty sure I want Isomac Zaffiro (possibly, Zaffiro Due in case it is substantially better, but I suspect that in fact Due is the one being sold). But then I stumbled upon excellent video from Chris Coffee Services about New Quickmill Alexia with PID and got in a real doubt about Zaffiro.
I also did not find decent explanation on how to install PID on Zaffiro (still prefer it to be fitted by seller). I suspect it had to be mounted outside or a cut-out should be made in the front panel, which is really undesired. It also raises a question about warranty validity (possibly, I should go to an authorised repairer).
I also failed to find any shop in Australia, which sells Quickmill Alexia. Possibly, CoffeeItalia, but I havent checked with them yet (they sell a lot more expensive Quickmill Andreja). This also raises a question about how well is it supported (serviced) in Australia. And anyway, I have to decide on a model from technical perspective first.
Looking forward to your advice. Thank you.

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