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We dont seem to have too many clubs here (of brands or specific machines), but I thought Id give this a go anyway.
My modest aim is just to share my Diadema story.
My ambitious aim is for this thread to be a place to hear the stories of Diadema owners: past, present and future.
It could also be a place where prospective buyers of Diadema machines can come to ask questions (I know I had heaps and had a fairly difficult time tracking down some info, like what the water tank looks like and the opening for fill).
I thought that these stories could include some of or all (or more than) the following:
My story:
I am a few days away from receiving my first Diadema espresso machine (Junior Semi Auto [DJSA] - plastic switch version) and my first foray into the pointy end and Hx world. I cant wait! Im more than ready to leave the single boiler club.
Previous machines?
Gaggia Carezza, Rancilio Silvia V2, Isomac Zaffiro (soon to be for sale)
Why choose?
Strangely, I have actually never seen a Diadema in the flesh. Ive had a good play with Expobar Minore, Giotto Premium, Bezerra Galatea, VBM Super, but never the Diadema. But for some reason, Ive always had a strange affinity to the Diadema. The Unico Splendor especially really grabs me! In the past few weeks, Ive been tossing up between the VBM Junior and the DJSA)
In the end it came down to a combination of these factors: [list bull-blackcheck][*]pretty much all the reputable Hx machines in this price range do the job and do it well;[*]Atillios (Fresh_Coffee of Cosmorex) constant championing of Diadema really impressed me; [*]I like the more industrial look and the built like a tank reputation it has;[*]the water tank is 3L (bigger than most of the competition in the price range) - lower freq need to fill up; [*]it seems less common (my perception anyway);[*]and the price was right! (budget is very tight and the DJSA came up to a few hundred $ cheaper - thanks to Chris @ Talk Coffee)[/list]
Nothing yet for me to love or hate as I havent used it yet, but Ill fill that in after a bit of use. And I dont intend on moving on for a good long while! (famous last words, I know :P)
Sorry for the long post! I havent been posting for a long long time and Im making up for lost time!
Im hoping that this thread does get off the ground! If you are a past, present or prospective owner of a Diadema, Id love to hear from you!
Ben
My modest aim is just to share my Diadema story.
My ambitious aim is for this thread to be a place to hear the stories of Diadema owners: past, present and future.
It could also be a place where prospective buyers of Diadema machines can come to ask questions (I know I had heaps and had a fairly difficult time tracking down some info, like what the water tank looks like and the opening for fill).
I thought that these stories could include some of or all (or more than) the following:
- What were your previous espresso machines before getting your Diadema?
- What made you decide to get a Diadema? Why did you choose this over the alternatives?
- What are the things youve loved?
- What are the things youve disliked?
- What have you moved on to (if you have) and what were your reasons for doing so?
My story:
I am a few days away from receiving my first Diadema espresso machine (Junior Semi Auto [DJSA] - plastic switch version) and my first foray into the pointy end and Hx world. I cant wait! Im more than ready to leave the single boiler club.
Previous machines?
Gaggia Carezza, Rancilio Silvia V2, Isomac Zaffiro (soon to be for sale)
Why choose?
Strangely, I have actually never seen a Diadema in the flesh. Ive had a good play with Expobar Minore, Giotto Premium, Bezerra Galatea, VBM Super, but never the Diadema. But for some reason, Ive always had a strange affinity to the Diadema. The Unico Splendor especially really grabs me! In the past few weeks, Ive been tossing up between the VBM Junior and the DJSA)
In the end it came down to a combination of these factors: [list bull-blackcheck][*]pretty much all the reputable Hx machines in this price range do the job and do it well;[*]Atillios (Fresh_Coffee of Cosmorex) constant championing of Diadema really impressed me; [*]I like the more industrial look and the built like a tank reputation it has;[*]the water tank is 3L (bigger than most of the competition in the price range) - lower freq need to fill up; [*]it seems less common (my perception anyway);[*]and the price was right! (budget is very tight and the DJSA came up to a few hundred $ cheaper - thanks to Chris @ Talk Coffee)[/list]
Nothing yet for me to love or hate as I havent used it yet, but Ill fill that in after a bit of use. And I dont intend on moving on for a good long while! (famous last words, I know :P)
Sorry for the long post! I havent been posting for a long long time and Im making up for lost time!
Im hoping that this thread does get off the ground! If you are a past, present or prospective owner of a Diadema, Id love to hear from you!
Ben
Wow Nick, 
(and at the hefty price tag of $1500!!)
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