Wait for the replacement or order a new one, this is a very good machine and works well with beginners. Decent shot can be pulled easily.
I have been using this for almost 9 months now
Delonghi Dedica Arte.
51mm basket. easy to find.
fast heat up time.
So many auto settings (like auto turn off after 30 min, or turn on with button touch - don't have to switch it off).
Find the cheapest Amazon burr grinder and mod it to grind finer.
Get a few accessories if you want to expand the horizon. Have fun.
Go with Delonghi Dedica because I have one. 😃 less than 30 sec heat up, auto shut off, and fast steaming heat up, latte art steaming wand. I have Dedica Arte, but the new model is even better.
BTW, avoid all in one's. And get a separate grinder, if you can. because grinders get damaged easily. But it's your choice.
Go with Delonghi Dedica because I have one. 😃 less than 30 sec heat up, auto shut off, and fast steaming heat up, latte art steaming wand. I have Dedica Arte, but the new model is even better.
BTW, avoid all in one's. And get a separate grinder, if you can. because grinders get damaged easily. But it's your choice.
The De'Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus Espresso Machine is actually one of the better entry to mid home machines from De'Longhi. It heats up fast, the steam wand is pretty solid for the price, and the Dedica line is known for being beginner-friendly.
Since you’re already a barista, you’ll probably get even more out of it than most people. The biggest upgrade you can make is pairing it with a good grinder that’s where a lot of home setups fall short.
I have the Dedica ec685.M
And Picopresso.
They both need a few adjustments to make them extract a better shot. But when I adjust Picopresso properly, it makes crazy extractions.
My hand grinder is Kingrinder K6, the best grinder for its price.
58+2 represent! I now grind with an 1zpresso J-Ultra, and like you, I was middling for years on a subpar machine. I'd still drink the shots straight from my Dedica, sour or bitter as they were.
Now, the tasting notes on the bag actually mean something. I had a note calling for smoke, and I tasted it and it differed from just bitterness. Melon notes come thru. It's eye opening really.
I'm sure Flair won't work for everyone, but as the only coffee drinker in my home doing 2-3 pulls a day, it definitely works for me.
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