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Pros & Cons
Pros
A proper espresso is all about temp & timing (also the proper grind) the pid allows you to pinpoint the exact temp the machine is at within 1 degree. The steam wand is jet engine powerful.
Easy peasy and just a few hours time to install. Unwrap it, lol.
It takes a while to get it down, it’s all about the grind. I weigh my shots for the best consistency. Pair it with the rancilio rocky grinder and solid stainless steel 58mm tamper.
The pid is an expensive addition, but its well worth it. It is on the somewhat pricey side, though the last one with bells & whistles cost almost as much but didn't last commensurate with the price paid.
Cons
Very disappointed as a first time expresso buyer. Expect to wear some water while emptying the ill-conceived drip pan. Experienced same issue with their grinder.
Highlights
Quality
Its construction allows for decent maintenance and repairs without having to replace the whole thing.
Once you go through this phase, you can really appreciate the simplicity, reliability and consistency of shots with the rancili... Read More
You need to adjust the settings with different beans and grinds, otherwise you might be disappointed.
The instructions show a third vacuum tube (which only exists on the super upscale models, not on the one we bought).
Price
We couldn’t afford for everyone to visit our local coffee shop 1-2x per day so we bought this basic machine.
For sure but at this price point, it's going to be hard to beat this one.
Competitiveness
I did invest on a niche zero grinder which i would say is equally important.
Overview
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- This product had a total of 212 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jun 28 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Pays for itself in a month or two
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
We’ve had it for approximately 4 months and i’m getting rich during the biden economic crisis
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My latte has increased approximately 40 in cost over the last 23 years
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
We couldn’t afford for everyone to visit our local coffee shop 12x per day so we bought this basic machine
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I can make a better drink with much more consistent flavor after purchasing this machine
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You need to adjust the settings with different beans and grinds otherwise you might be disappointed
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Sounds crazy but we got it for christmas and tried to use it that morning
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The instructions show a third vacuum tube which only exists on the super upscale models not on the one we bought
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