Got a case of upgrade-itis. No specific need to upgrade just interested in what my potential options are.
I'm limited with space as my stand alone coffee station is quite narrow. I could comfortably cater for a machine that is up to 30cms. 33 would be absolute max.
I'm tempted by the Rocket R58 but struggling to justify the spend.
Given I have a decent HX in the Mara is there anything that could be recommended as an upgrade given my parameters?
From what I can see there is the
- Vibiemme Domobar Jnr
--- however this has no cool touch steam wand
- Expobar Minore IV
-- Price is right and specs seem OK on paper but there must be a catch somewhere?
-- Not sure if it has a cool touch wand?
-- have been reading about issues with the steam wand struggling to keep up with the steam
Giotto V3
-- heading to the wider range for me. Width is at max
-- priciest of the options
Rocket Appartamento
-- dimensions are good but got no idea if this will be a good machine. Need to hold off to see early reviews
-- assuming based on what people are saying on the net the price will be < 3000
Any other options?
Any thoughts on the initial short list?
I'm limited with space as my stand alone coffee station is quite narrow. I could comfortably cater for a machine that is up to 30cms. 33 would be absolute max.
I'm tempted by the Rocket R58 but struggling to justify the spend.
Given I have a decent HX in the Mara is there anything that could be recommended as an upgrade given my parameters?
From what I can see there is the
- Vibiemme Domobar Jnr
--- however this has no cool touch steam wand
- Expobar Minore IV
-- Price is right and specs seem OK on paper but there must be a catch somewhere?
-- Not sure if it has a cool touch wand?
-- have been reading about issues with the steam wand struggling to keep up with the steam
Giotto V3
-- heading to the wider range for me. Width is at max
-- priciest of the options
Rocket Appartamento
-- dimensions are good but got no idea if this will be a good machine. Need to hold off to see early reviews
-- assuming based on what people are saying on the net the price will be < 3000
Any other options?
Any thoughts on the initial short list?




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