Hi Snobs,
Doing a lot of online research and self comparisons but would like to ask here also - after visiting a few stores and having mixed recommendations I'm still torn on which machine to upgrade to (moving away from a Breville entry level machine).
The HX machines I've narrowed down to are:
-Bezzera Magica (top end of my budget)
-Bezzera BZ10
-Lelit Mara X
My budget can stretch if necessary but $2500 is max, I have researched dual boilers but HX will suit my needs, milk based drinker 1-2 a day, no parties etc.
I've read a few comments and what I think I make of the choices are as follows,
Bezzera has the better build quality/reliability/heritage
Lelit has the newer tech (3x brew temp choices), internal PID to maintain consistent shots (have seen videos online of examples/temp readings) - only draw backs are quality of build externally and the longevity to be put to the test.
E61 group lures me, tried and tested design, is it very temp stable after cooling flushes? (perhaps no flush req. on BZ10/Mara X)
BZ10 I dislike the switch toggle (prefer E61 lever)
BZ10 easier / cheaper to service
Magica more expensive / top end of budget
BZ10 has deeper shower screen - reading that can't dose over 17.5g max (perhaps can with VST 20g baskets??)
E61 longer warm up time / BZ & Mara are the quickest heat up time
Most important factors for me: consistent brew pressure and extraction temp to achieve cafe quality/flavour + reliability + nice steaming ability
Whats everything here think?, one shop recommended Magica, another shop recommended Mara X, a third shop does not carry either of these models.
Has anyone made the same decisions around this budget/specs for HX machines?
Doing a lot of online research and self comparisons but would like to ask here also - after visiting a few stores and having mixed recommendations I'm still torn on which machine to upgrade to (moving away from a Breville entry level machine).
The HX machines I've narrowed down to are:
-Bezzera Magica (top end of my budget)
-Bezzera BZ10
-Lelit Mara X
My budget can stretch if necessary but $2500 is max, I have researched dual boilers but HX will suit my needs, milk based drinker 1-2 a day, no parties etc.
I've read a few comments and what I think I make of the choices are as follows,
Bezzera has the better build quality/reliability/heritage
Lelit has the newer tech (3x brew temp choices), internal PID to maintain consistent shots (have seen videos online of examples/temp readings) - only draw backs are quality of build externally and the longevity to be put to the test.
E61 group lures me, tried and tested design, is it very temp stable after cooling flushes? (perhaps no flush req. on BZ10/Mara X)
BZ10 I dislike the switch toggle (prefer E61 lever)
BZ10 easier / cheaper to service
Magica more expensive / top end of budget
BZ10 has deeper shower screen - reading that can't dose over 17.5g max (perhaps can with VST 20g baskets??)
E61 longer warm up time / BZ & Mara are the quickest heat up time
Most important factors for me: consistent brew pressure and extraction temp to achieve cafe quality/flavour + reliability + nice steaming ability
Whats everything here think?, one shop recommended Magica, another shop recommended Mara X, a third shop does not carry either of these models.
Has anyone made the same decisions around this budget/specs for HX machines?

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