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 Bizarre
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| posted on January 28th, 2008 at 10:54 AM |
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Coffee Machines
What is a good cappichino machine to get for the home??
Dont want to spend a small fortune- but i do enjoy a good belt or 3 of caffine each day
Preferably a model i can get on ebay??
The Delonghi EC700 - 750?? appears regularly on there.
Delonghi make some good other products
Breville Ikon goods fairly good rap on http://www.coffeesnobs.com.au
Have an Atomic but it just it needs another rebuild and want something else
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| posted on January 28th, 2008 at 12:12 PM |
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I have an old gaggia but they are a little pricey
I say go for something Italian, they seem to know what they are doing coffee wise
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| posted on January 28th, 2008 at 12:48 PM |
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we have a gaggia baby twin.. spend the cash n will love you long time..
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| posted on January 28th, 2008 at 01:00 PM |
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Can i ask what model??
They seemed to get good reviews.
From what i have read the Breville Ikon isnt bad value.
Down side seems to be that it comes with a pressurised bucket.
But apparently you can buy a non pressurised one from Krups that will fit.
Man.... have i learned some stuff today on coffee.
pressurised
non pressurised
tamping
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| posted on January 28th, 2008 at 03:20 PM |
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Hi Baz,
We have a Sunbeam Cafe Series and after 10-15 cups a day and over 18 months it is still working like a trooper.
Developed with the World's best Baristas, this espresso machine has all the elements required to deliver that outrageously desirable espresso - one
that is as sweet as caramel, rich in texture with a mouth-watering aroma, sounds pretty good doesn't it! Perfect for those early mornings, lazy
weekends or even in the office and therefore Sunbeam Café Series Espresso Machine is also a great gift idea for your friends and family.
Features
Semi-auto pump espresso machine Twin pump and twin thermoblock - TPTT system TPTT system for simultaneous use - pour espresso and texture milk at the
same time 15 BAR espresso pump & 4 BAR steam pump Dedicated heating systems for espresso & steam functions Espresso gauge - extraction quality
Commercial size group head & filter handle Programmable control panel 3 litre water resvoir with low water indicator Hot water dispenser
Accessories: 800ml stainless milk jug, barista coffee tamp and spoon
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| posted on January 28th, 2008 at 05:10 PM |
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we also have the sunbeam model... it's excellent.
used to have delongi's which are great but it has plastic milk streamer bits with rubber O rings which go brittle and break. The pump went on it
after 4 years
The sunbeam has a 5 year warrenty on the pump.
There grinder is great to.
we bought the sunbeam before Xmas for $549....
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| posted on January 28th, 2008 at 08:33 PM |
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I've also got the Sunbeam twin thermoblock machine and grinder and had them for over a year.
Fantastic machine and easy to use.
I got a free training course with a barista when I got mine, -not sure if they still do that offer.
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| posted on January 28th, 2008 at 08:55 PM |
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I have a crap Kenwood (well my coffee tastes like muddy water)one you can have for a bottle of scotch !!
Im sure its just the operator that is crap!
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| posted on January 29th, 2008 at 05:57 AM |
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Go the Sunbeam best you can get without going commercial at $650 or so great value "new" machine.
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| posted on January 29th, 2008 at 07:24 AM |
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I have a Saeco.
Bought it on the recommendation of a friend who's Saeco is still making perfect brews after 10 years.
Works great, best machine for under $500
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| posted on January 29th, 2008 at 08:17 AM |
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+1 sunbeam cafe series
Had mine 5 yrs and several uses daily.
about 200 bucks.
It is more about the coffee and how you use the machine than the machine itself. 
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| posted on January 29th, 2008 at 11:13 AM |
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I have a La Cimbali Domus. Have it for over 10 years now and hasn't skipped a beat. Paid under $500 many years ago.
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| posted on January 29th, 2008 at 05:29 PM |
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youre all making me thirsty for a hit
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| posted on January 29th, 2008 at 09:52 PM |
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mines a San Marco, works a treat, why keep it in the house?
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| posted on January 29th, 2008 at 10:01 PM |
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smart ass
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