Just for fun:
With a million options in the sub $1,500 territory for an espresso machine, what would you get and why?
With a million options in the sub $1,500 territory for an espresso machine, what would you get and why?
I wouldn't but if I had to I'd go with an HX as I'm primarily a latte drinker. I haven't kept up with these machines as I'm looking to upgrade to a DB well above the budget mentioned above.With a million options in the sub $1,500 territory for an espresso machine, what would you get and why?
If you drink a lot of milk drinks, then you wouldn't want an HX, would you? The cool-down wait between shots and steaming would get annoying.
That said, the Quickmill Alexia w/the double PID controller installed has me nervous (as in, I'm probably about to be poorer).
add 700 bucks and buy a Vivladi II by La Spaz
Why not just go get the GS3? That should hold back the upgraditis that most espresso guys seem to have.
The answer to everything in the coffee world seems to be "Just spend 3X more!" The GS3 is like using the jaws of life to cut your toenails....
I was just opening up a discussion. I'm pretty happy with my super auto right now, but if/when I do add another machine to the corral, it'll be the Mini Vivaldi II, hands down.