Sorry for yet another, "what should I buy thread", but it is time for me to evolve from the dreaded capsules!
After some research (and a brief chat with Charlie from JetBlack) I have settled on an Hx machine and I am looking at the $2500-3000 bracket (I'd rather spend a bit more now and get a machine I won't want to upgrade in 5years).
The profitec pro 500 caught my attention, but the Rocket Appartamento looks funky and seems to be a similar price. Then again the Rocket Giotto PID V3 isn't much more.
Now I see that the ECM IV Profi (non- rotary pump, right?) is in the same price ballpark.
I have looked at the Lelit Mara, which is cheaper, but the build quality didn't seem quite as nice to me when compared directly to the Profitec 500.
I know that the most likely response to my rambling is: "They are all great and will make great coffee when used properly", and that I should choose the one that I like the look/price of best.
But . . . Are the build qualities and reliabilities equivalent? Or, does one company / model really stick out?
After some research (and a brief chat with Charlie from JetBlack) I have settled on an Hx machine and I am looking at the $2500-3000 bracket (I'd rather spend a bit more now and get a machine I won't want to upgrade in 5years).
The profitec pro 500 caught my attention, but the Rocket Appartamento looks funky and seems to be a similar price. Then again the Rocket Giotto PID V3 isn't much more.
Now I see that the ECM IV Profi (non- rotary pump, right?) is in the same price ballpark.
I have looked at the Lelit Mara, which is cheaper, but the build quality didn't seem quite as nice to me when compared directly to the Profitec 500.
I know that the most likely response to my rambling is: "They are all great and will make great coffee when used properly", and that I should choose the one that I like the look/price of best.
But . . . Are the build qualities and reliabilities equivalent? Or, does one company / model really stick out?




Bezzera is a highly respected brand name in the espresso industry with proven credentials, very reliable, with minimal electronics that will eventually fail.
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