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  • #31
    I don't spend a lot of time in Sydney but was working there on Friday so planned to finish early and visit a sponsor to make the choice from the short list. As it turns out, got held up at work and arrived at 4:55 and really had no time to do anything other than eyeball the machines. So no purchase yet.

    It's not all bad though. I was pretty clear on my choice of grinder so picked up a brand new Macap M4D so I think at least I am part way there! Found it straight forward to dial in. Great new addition

    DS

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    • #32
      You must be champing at the bit DS!!
      It'll make it that much sweeter when it happens tho'!!
      Congrats on the grinder.........great choice.

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      • #33
        Done!! Finally got a chance to go in and play with these machines and after much deliberation went home with a brand new ECM Technika with rotary pump. Loved the look of the unit and was particularly partial to the steam levers. Got a good price too hence the rotary. Has matched up well with the MACAP and have already cranked out some great coffee. Now I have plenty to work on such as the various dose / grind combinations to find the sweet spot, and harnessing a step up in steam power.

        Thanks to all who helped me home in on the grinder and machine.

        Cheers

        DS
        Last edited by double_shot; 3 March 2013, 09:18 PM. Reason: Typo

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        • #34
          Originally posted by double_shot View Post
          Done!! Finally got a chance to go in and play with these machines and after much deliberation went home with a brand new ECM Technika with rotary pump. Loved the look of the unit and was particularly partial to the steam levers. Got a good price too hence the rotary. Has matched up well with the MACAP and have already cranked out some great coffee. Now I have plenty to work on such as the various dose / grind combinations to find the sweet spot, and harnessing a step up in steam power.

          Thanks to all who helped me home in on the grinder and machine.

          Cheers

          DS
          Congratulations DS, beautiful looking machine with a good reputation, I suspect you will be very happy together.

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          • #35
            Update?

            Originally posted by double_shot View Post
            Done!! Finally got a chance to go in and play with these machines and after much deliberation went home with a brand new ECM Technika with rotary pump. Loved the look of the unit and was particularly partial to the steam levers. Got a good price too hence the rotary. Has matched up well with the MACAP and have already cranked out some great coffee. Now I have plenty to work on such as the various dose / grind combinations to find the sweet spot, and harnessing a step up in steam power.

            Thanks to all who helped me home in on the grinder and machine.

            Cheers

            DS
            How is SWMBO going with the Technika? I'm in very similar position to yours (with an almost identical shortlist). Current setup is a Lelit Combi with PID, but the CEO just can't be bothered. I'm wondering whether the volumetric Electronika would be likely to change behaviour.

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            • #36
              Fantastic choice on the ECM. Not that I'm biased or anything

              It should give you years of good service if well looked after.

              Don't forget to post pics of your setup for us

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              • #37
                Originally posted by Talk_Coffee View Post
                FWIW, I wouldn't worry about using a HX machine at all. We have come a long way in Australia in the last 5 years with temperature management. Sadly, I read and receive misinformation every day- cooling flushes and the like. This is not relevant on well configured machines which you will walk up to, rinse and simply use.
                you'll have to pardon my ignorance here, but are you saying cooling flushes are a myth and will not affect the quality of pulling a shot on a hx? And what entails a 'well configured' machine? proper pstat configuration? I'm curious because this whole rectifying the grouphead temp for a consistent brew business is rather unnerving for the uninitiated…

                thanks.

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                • #38
                  Hi there,

                  Many months in now with the new machine / grinder combo and I could not be happier with either of them. The grinder is very easy to use and the electronic doser is very consistent.

                  The coffee machine produces exceptionally good coffee and is easy to use. Milk took me a bit of getting used to as it had a bit more grunt than i'd experienced for a while but I have it sorted now. I love the silence of the rotary pump, the steam levers work well, and it looks a treat sparkling and shining on my bench.

                  Re the question about SWMBO, I shared your post when I asked what I should say, she said "it's like me asking you if my bum looks big in this dress"! Truth be known, she loves the coffee I make but for herself, she misses the peace of mind that she got from just pushing the dose button on the volumetric Breville Dual Boiler. It is a barrier stopping her using it but she is working past that and I reckon she'll be at ease with it in another 6 months or so.

                  Despite her slow adoption of the machine, I couldn't speak highly enough of the machine and would recommend it to anyone that is considering it. Same for the grinder.

                  Cheers

                  DS

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                  • #39
                    Time to get a roaster!

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