How to Choose Espresso Machines for:
Tinkering and modding(According to Reddit)
Who is this for?
Hobbyists who want to manually upgrade a base machine to achieve high-end performance.
Unique demands
Tinkerers prefer 'analog' machines that are easy to open and modify, even if they lack modern features out of the box.
- Simple mechanical design
- Large community support for DIY mods (e.g., Gaggiuino)
- Standard 58mm portafilter compatibility