I always recommend used off marketplace. I’ve yet to purchase a lemon of any type of machine.
50% off new is such a great way purchase a machine that otherwise would be out of price range.
As far as coffee goes, I’ve picked up a 1996 La Pavoni and a Profitec Pro 500 with PID, all at great bargains.
Yep, very similar setup. How much do you use your 600? Now that I have the lever machine I only use my 500 when I want a milk drink.
I would like to find a deal on an Olympia Cremina. If I had that I would probably sell both my current machines.
I’ve also got a smart plug on my 500, but I’ve found I get a flavor I enjoy more out of the Pavoni than the 500. The steaming and the shot size are better though on the 500. So for me, straight shots are always on the Pavoni and my cappuccinos are on the 500
I had a lapavoni europicola lever machine prior to moving on to my profitec pro 500. I've been missing the feeling of pulling the shot ever since, even though the coffee wasn't that great on the lapavoni. There is just a je ne sais quoi about it that makes it special. Honestly, most machine can be somewhat BIFL if you are good with care and maintenance. It's hard to justify for me right now considering my coffee set-up is pretty great at the moment. I might go for it for my 40th birthday, that red model is just gorgeous.
How long do you have to wait after a shot to pull another one?
Same here, but with a profitec pro 500. We moved a month ago and the pro500 is still boxed up for the same reasons as you. Not sure, but I think I'm going to sell too.
Cheers!
We bought a Profitec 500 a few years ago and it’s one of our treasured purchases. I don’t think they sell this model anymore but we love the double boiler so we can steam and pull back to back shots concurrently. Also bought the DF64 grinder.
Was in a similar circumstance. Had previously owned a profitec 500 for years and wanted an upgrade. Was between the sync and mini. Ultimtely went mini as price wasnt a factor and I love the fact that almost anywhere they can be serviced. Profitec/ECM I could not find anyone to touch it locally. I have 0 regrets, love the mini. Happy to not have an e61 machine anymore, the burns from the brew group and super long heat up time are super nice not have anymore. I say go mini dont look back.
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