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HX Machine choices - Bezzera BZ10 vs Magica vs Lelit Mara X

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  • #16
    Hi PeterW firstly thanks so much for the detailed info and your experiences, this is great to know (things sales staff wouldn't know).

    I've since almost ruled out the BZ10 due to the dosing restrictions, I am falling more in love with E61 style machines.

    Thats ultimately what I'm looking for in a machine is pulling the most consistent shots.

    At the moment I'm still torn between Mara X (has the tech, not quite the build/aesthetics I prefer), and now heavily considering the Quickmill Rubino (only hesitations are parts availability and doesn't have brew pressure gauge - maybe not a big deal).. and Magica still on the table but more expensive, biggest of the boilers / size on bench biggest of them all too.

    Decisions, decisions...

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    • Rami
      Rami commented
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      No izzo? Any reason why? I have both upgraditis and analysis paralysis. So am in a sort of equilibrium

  • #17
    Rami a bit above the budget was only ever prepared to stay low 2k range

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    • Caffeinator
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      All good. Be mindful that you do however take a significant hit in build quality as well as finish. A few hundred over 10-20 years dun amount to much if you can manage it in the initial period- especially if/when it comes back in repairs on a cheaper machine.

  • #18
    Originally posted by bakerman View Post
    Hi PeterW firstly thanks so much for the detailed info and your experiences, this is great to know (things sales staff wouldn't know).

    I've since almost ruled out the BZ10 due to the dosing restrictions, I am falling more in love with E61 style machines.

    Thats ultimately what I'm looking for in a machine is pulling the most consistent shots.

    At the moment I'm still torn between Mara X (has the tech, not quite the build/aesthetics I prefer), and now heavily considering the Quickmill Rubino (only hesitations are parts availability and doesn't have brew pressure gauge - maybe not a big deal).. and Magica still on the table but more expensive, biggest of the boilers / size on bench biggest of them all too.

    Decisions, decisions...
    Yes, it's a big decision. If you can get into a few stores to see the models you like in action it will help a lot. There are quite a few Youtube videos of the Magica and I assume the other machines you are considering.

    And I would agree with Caffeinator - spending a bit more now is worthwhile given you will be amortising that cost over many years.

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    • #19
      Caffinator yes obviously the higher budget the better machine and longevity but hoping Bezzera or Quickmill are of decent quality albeit might not be the pinnacle but should hold up a decent amount of years if maintained well?

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      • #20
        Parts for the Quickmill are not an issue

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        • #21
          beanthere21

          Ronin

          Guys thanks for the input, have ordered a Rubino 😀

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