Like many before me I've been struck down with an acute case of upgraditis. It's not the first time it's happened to me but unlike previous occasions, I've not only got some cash, but also have approval from the home financial controller to do something about it
Here's my situation. I have the Breville Dual Boiler and the matching smart grinder and in all honesty, it serves me well and I can make better coffee than just about any I can buy here on the central coast......but upgraditis is not about logic. I make between between 6-10 coffees per day whilst I do enjoy the odd espresso, the regular drink is Latte so steam is important.
After extensively reviewing the forums, I've decided that I would prefer to upgrade to a HX machine. It seems the value for money is hard to beat. I have a budget of $3500 which would include the right grinder but could stretch it to 4k if it meant a significant upgrade in quality. I don't have any issues with noise in the house so don't see the need to pay for a rotary pump. Also, any machine I get would need to have it's own water tank (i.e. not plumbed) My choices are as follows.
Rocket Giotto Premium Plus V2
ECM Manufacture Technika IV Profi
Bezzera Domus Galatea
I plan to visit one of the site sponsors shortly to see which one I like the best in the flesh. To fully inform my choice, I would love to hear any pros and cons on one vs the other from any CS-ers who may have had experience with two or more of these.
Cheers
DS

Here's my situation. I have the Breville Dual Boiler and the matching smart grinder and in all honesty, it serves me well and I can make better coffee than just about any I can buy here on the central coast......but upgraditis is not about logic. I make between between 6-10 coffees per day whilst I do enjoy the odd espresso, the regular drink is Latte so steam is important.
After extensively reviewing the forums, I've decided that I would prefer to upgrade to a HX machine. It seems the value for money is hard to beat. I have a budget of $3500 which would include the right grinder but could stretch it to 4k if it meant a significant upgrade in quality. I don't have any issues with noise in the house so don't see the need to pay for a rotary pump. Also, any machine I get would need to have it's own water tank (i.e. not plumbed) My choices are as follows.
Rocket Giotto Premium Plus V2
ECM Manufacture Technika IV Profi
Bezzera Domus Galatea
I plan to visit one of the site sponsors shortly to see which one I like the best in the flesh. To fully inform my choice, I would love to hear any pros and cons on one vs the other from any CS-ers who may have had experience with two or more of these.
Cheers
DS

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