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  • #16
    Originally posted by Yelta View Post
    Kind of comparing apples with oranges.

    I could list lots of major pricing disparities between Australia and the US, a bit pointless really, we live in countries half a world apart with big differences in population and politics.

    Whilst it's nice to look longingly over the fence, the truth is most of us have to purchase in our own backyard.
    Of course, it was not my intention to debate the price per say. More the price-difference between different machines My point was merely that here in Sweden, Mechanika Slim doesn't make much sense since it's almost as expensive as the Technika Profi and that if space really is an issue (since Technika is rather large), the Appartamento makes more sense since it's so much cheaper than the Mech Slim

    I assure you I have no plans of buying a machine from Australia

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    • #17
      Originally posted by Tanax View Post
      I assure you I have no plans of buying a machine from Australia
      And I feel quite confident in saying that very few Australians are planning on buying an espresso machine from Sweden.
      Last edited by Yelta; 16 January 2018, 12:37 PM. Reason: spelling

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Casa Espresso View Post
        ECMs new Mechanika slim has arrived.



        Nice and compact at only 25cm wide it joins the market occupied by the Rocket Appartmento and Izzo Vivi.

        Cheers

        Antony
        www.casaespresso.com.au
        Don't forget the Lelit Mara and Vibiemme Junior Antony. At 22cm wide, the Lelit Mara is the most compact E61/HX on the market. And of course the Vibiemme Junior created the compact segment some years ago.

        charlie

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        • #19
          Grillsy here.
          Long time reader, newbie poster.
          I’m looking for a compact unit right now and was about to pull the trigger on the Lelit Mara but this Mechanika has my attention. I like the look of it but I’m told that all ECM machines run hot and need a cooling flush or an Australian spec modification. Thoughts??? Is that really something to consider?
          Please be nice and not too techie [emoji68]*[emoji335]

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          • #20
            Originally posted by Grillsy View Post
            Grillsy here.
            Long time reader, newbie poster.
            I’m looking for a compact unit right now and was about to pull the trigger on the Lelit Mara but this Mechanika has my attention. I like the look of it but I’m told that all ECM machines run hot and need a cooling flush or an Australian spec modification. Thoughts??? Is that really something to consider?
            Please be nice and not too techie [emoji68]*[emoji335]
            Morning Grillsy, welcome to Coffee Snobs.

            I'm sure Antony from Casa Espresso will set all of his machines up to suit Australian conditions, why not give him a call and discuss your requirements, he's an easy guy to talk to.

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            • #21
              Originally posted by Grillsy View Post
              Grillsy here.
              Long time reader, newbie poster.
              I’m looking for a compact unit right now and was about to pull the trigger on the Lelit Mara but this Mechanika has my attention. I like the look of it but I’m told that all ECM machines run hot and need a cooling flush or an Australian spec modification. Thoughts??? Is that really something to consider?
              Please be nice and not too techie [emoji68]*[emoji335]
              Hi Grillsy,

              Welcome to the forum.

              I am not sure where you might have read or seen that? Definitely not the case.

              The German made ECMs are amongst the best finished machines on the market. Their group head is their own tweeked E61 unit and is very heat stable.

              Added when the machine is set up by your Australian seller, a properly calibrated HX machine does not need a cooling flush.

              As Yelta has said, feel free to give me a call and i can go through it with you in more detail

              cheers

              Antony
              (03) 9530 8992
              www.casaespresso.com.au

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              • #22
                Yelta & Anthony, thanks for the quick help and the welcome.
                That’s good to know. I through it would be weird for a brand like ECM to not be setup in the right way. I found one basic video on the ECM slim on YouTube but there’s no review yet. I’ll read up and make a decision soon.
                Grillsy

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                • #23
                  No worries Grillsy.

                  Call when you are ready

                  Regards
                  Antony
                  www.casaespresso.com.au

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                  • #24
                    Antony, I thought ECM, although German, are actually Italian built.

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by Tridoros View Post
                      Antony, I thought ECM, although German, are actually Italian built.
                      Tridoros,

                      Yes you are correct.

                      ECM is German owned and their commercial machines and grinders are made in Germany. The domestics still in Italy

                      cheers

                      Antony
                      www.casaespresso.com.au

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                      • #26
                        I'm curious if this model has a copper or stainless steel boiler in Australia. The official German website says stainless steel, but I've seen it being advertised as copper by one seller. Either that's an error, or the Aus version is copper.
                        Last edited by HorseFD; 24 May 2018, 07:04 PM. Reason: typo

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                        • #27
                          Originally posted by HorseFD View Post
                          I'm curious if this model has a copper or stainless steel boiler in Australia. The official German website says stainless steel, but I've seen it being advertised as copper by one seller. Either that's an error, or the Aus version is copper.
                          Stainless steel on the one we have in stock...

                          Cheers
                          Antony
                          www.casaespresso.com.au

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by Casa Espresso View Post
                            Stainless steel on the one we have in stock...

                            Cheers
                            Antony
                            www.casaespresso.com.au
                            Thanks Antony, good to know.

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                            • #29
                              I'm torn between this and profitec pro 500. I can get this cheaper where I am. Haven't seen many reviews of this one as it's still fairly new.

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by Garrus View Post
                                I'm torn between this and profitec pro 500. I can get this cheaper where I am. Haven't seen many reviews of this one as it's still fairly new.
                                What market are you in?

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