Good or great espresso machines? Let the arguing begin!

[MMW]

The next question is am I going to have to upgrade my Rocky for this?

BTW, just found a Gino Rossi RR45 for $175. Presuming I have to replace the burrs, would this work?

From what I understand they are a little noisy but the grind they produce is exceptional.

 

Mine isn't much louder than the my KA Proline...I actually took some measurements once and recall the numbers being pretty close.

[Pyment]

I sent off an email to the seller, But am leaning towards keeping the rocky for now and watching  eBay for a used espresso machine nearby that will meet my needs.

[Pyment]

and for staylor/John

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bfs/1783454724.html

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bfs/1786652226.html

If one of you buy the one that includes the Mazzer Super Jolly. That would make a good finder's fee.

[Tex]

and for staylor/John

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bfs/1783454724.html

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bfs/1786652226.html

If one of you buy the one that includes the Mazzer Super Jolly. That would make a good finder's fee.

I can just see that Astoria gracing the bar at a "gentleman's club" in rural Nevada. Cathouse chic!

[staylor]

That's a lotta machine right there.

I'm thinking the Ponte Vecchio Lusso 2 group is starting to look pretty good, unless something pops up from a connection another GCBC member has.

[John F]

I'm thinking the Ponte Vecchio Lusso 2 group is starting to look pretty good...

Do it, do it. 

[staylor]

Ohhhhh, I've got my 'do it' on.

[mp]

Astoria AL-1 Hand Lever Espresso machine:

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/for/1777530908.html    ($1800.00)

Do you hear it calling you Shaun?

 

[mp]

Ok ... here is a deal ... La Pavoni Lever ... $225.00

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/app/1787420373.html

Solid Brass!

 

[Tex]

Astoria AL-1 Hand Lever Espresso machine:

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/for/1777530908.html    ($1800.00)

Do you hear it calling you Shaun?

 

Not Shaun, but I hear a distinct Tex, Tex,,, off in the distance. Maybe I can borrow a friends pickup and then it's road trip time! I wonder what the seller would really take for it?

[mp]

Brand new Ponte Vecchio Lusso TWO Group CHROME Espresso #1329.00

http://www.1st-line.com/machines/home_mod/ponte_vecchio/ponte_vecchio_lusso_2group.htm

Choices ... choices.

 

[mp]

Astoria AL-1 Hand Lever Espresso machine:

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/for/1777530908.html    ($1800.00)

Do you hear it calling you Shaun?

 

Not Shaun, but I hear a distinct Tex, Tex,,, off in the distance. Maybe I can borrow a friends pickup and then it's road trip time! I wonder what the seller would really take for it?

Go on Robert ... take a trip over and try out the machine.  Bring your best Sambucca with you and spike the shots you pull.  Get him nice and happy and he'll probably let you have the machine for a song.

 

[Pyment]

I think this one has  great "wife please' factor!

[mp]

I think this one has  great "wife please' factor!

Yeah ... saw that ... just don't let her see the hole in your wallet after its home.

 

[Pyment]

New Astoria Rapallo without the bling.

http://www.espressoparts.com/ASTORIA_RAPALLO_AL2

Victoria Arduino Athena 2 group.

http://www.espressoparts.com/NS_ATHENA_2LEVA_CO

Like the copper, it comes in chrome if that is your preference.

Rancilio's lever:

http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/Rancilio-Classe-6-LE-Lever-Control-Commercial-Espr-p/scg14030-16.htm

Seattle has a 5% off code now.

Gaggia's Achille

http://www.essentialespresso.com/Gaggia/achille.cfm?

There 20% off Gaggia code is GASAVE20

Another Gaggia

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001KOA6E/ref=asc_df_B0001KOA6E1140922?tag=the004-20&creative=380333&creativeASIN=B0001KOA6E&linkCode=asn

another Astoria

http://store.baristatools.com/asdialmaleop2.html