Hi all,
am looking for some recommendations of a replacement machine for my Simonelli Musica.
Shopping list
- Well Built / Reliable
- Cost effective Parts available in Australia
- Quiet (mostly startup)
- Physical Power Button (so can be timer powered on)
- E61 head
- PID
- Shot timer
- Brew Pressure Gauge
- Preferably in the $2000-$3000 price range
I've looked at a lot of the HX machines discussed on this forum (BZ10, Lelit Mara X) and they either don't have all of the above features or they are too compact for my taste.. I have a reasonable amount of bench space and would like a machine of the equivalent size to the Musica.
I have come across a couple of other machines that seem to have all of the features
- https://alternativebrewing.com.au/pr...coffee-machine - but the tank plumbing arrangement on this (feeder and return tubes to boiler) looks fiddly.. Anyone own one and are they quiet (in the same league as the Mara X)
Bellezza Chiara Coffee Machine - the lack of hot water wand appeals, as this probably makes it less fiddly to use than the others, but the brand name makes me nervous (reliabilty, parts availability) etc.
If I can't get anything in the above price range I'll just take the leap up to the next bracket (Rocket Giotto R or Lelit Bianca) but for the $$ these seem a bit beyond my needs (I make 3-4 milk based coffees per day and the odd expresso). Would be nice to be able to upgrade my grinder also (Eureka Mignon Specialita?)
Any thoughts suggestions on the above?
I've had a few issues with my Musica so reliability and availability of cost effective parts is a big thing for, as well as it being quiet enough such that can start it on a timer in the morning without waking me up..
Appreciate any help
Thx
Jeff.
am looking for some recommendations of a replacement machine for my Simonelli Musica.
Shopping list
- Well Built / Reliable
- Cost effective Parts available in Australia
- Quiet (mostly startup)
- Physical Power Button (so can be timer powered on)
- E61 head
- PID
- Shot timer
- Brew Pressure Gauge
- Preferably in the $2000-$3000 price range
I've looked at a lot of the HX machines discussed on this forum (BZ10, Lelit Mara X) and they either don't have all of the above features or they are too compact for my taste.. I have a reasonable amount of bench space and would like a machine of the equivalent size to the Musica.
I have come across a couple of other machines that seem to have all of the features
- https://alternativebrewing.com.au/pr...coffee-machine - but the tank plumbing arrangement on this (feeder and return tubes to boiler) looks fiddly.. Anyone own one and are they quiet (in the same league as the Mara X)
Bellezza Chiara Coffee Machine - the lack of hot water wand appeals, as this probably makes it less fiddly to use than the others, but the brand name makes me nervous (reliabilty, parts availability) etc.
If I can't get anything in the above price range I'll just take the leap up to the next bracket (Rocket Giotto R or Lelit Bianca) but for the $$ these seem a bit beyond my needs (I make 3-4 milk based coffees per day and the odd expresso). Would be nice to be able to upgrade my grinder also (Eureka Mignon Specialita?)
Any thoughts suggestions on the above?
I've had a few issues with my Musica so reliability and availability of cost effective parts is a big thing for, as well as it being quiet enough such that can start it on a timer in the morning without waking me up..
Appreciate any help
Thx
Jeff.

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