Hi, I am about to pass my current HX machine on to one of my daughters, and upgrade to a newer HX or DB for myself.
Among several contenders at the moment are the Lelit Mara PL62T and the Diana PL60T V2. ( If I decide to go with a HX, then a few other machine will make the short list).
My main question here is why would I pay more for a HX machine when the DB appears to offer more features and better control for less ??
To forestall at least some of the questions that will possibly arise - my other critera are that I would prefer a 58mm group, as I already have several tampers, portafilters and baskets. Doesn't have to be an E61, but I would not want any odd sizes.
I prefer a tank as I don't want to plumb anything in. Size is not an issue, neither is noise level.
I do coffees (mostly lattes), for groups of up to 20 people once or twice a month. Some of them usually drink tea, but I need to be able to knock out at least a dozen or so within an hour or less, with a few coming back for a second cup a bit later.
My budget tops out at $3K Max for the machine only. And yes, I'm already well aware of the need for a good grinder.
Thanks in advance for any and all replies.
Among several contenders at the moment are the Lelit Mara PL62T and the Diana PL60T V2. ( If I decide to go with a HX, then a few other machine will make the short list).
My main question here is why would I pay more for a HX machine when the DB appears to offer more features and better control for less ??
To forestall at least some of the questions that will possibly arise - my other critera are that I would prefer a 58mm group, as I already have several tampers, portafilters and baskets. Doesn't have to be an E61, but I would not want any odd sizes.
I prefer a tank as I don't want to plumb anything in. Size is not an issue, neither is noise level.
I do coffees (mostly lattes), for groups of up to 20 people once or twice a month. Some of them usually drink tea, but I need to be able to knock out at least a dozen or so within an hour or less, with a few coming back for a second cup a bit later.
My budget tops out at $3K Max for the machine only. And yes, I'm already well aware of the need for a good grinder.
Thanks in advance for any and all replies.

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