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Originally Posted by SneakySnake
Currently having a discussion about spending the $$ on the Rancilio Sivia(the only machine worth having but $900). HE actually is happier with instant coffee(says so but I know it is the $$$ that count). Off to make one now. At least you only need boiled water.
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It's a good machine, and a possible upgrade path for us, but the Sunbeam E6910 has spoiled us with two boilers. We'd probably be looking that way though if we ever wanted/needed to buy another machine. The Sunbeam
is a very good machine (just ask
coffeesnobs.com.au), especially for simple, home use of a few cups a day. Of course, its price has jumped to $700 now, but if you can find it for $600, well, you can look at putting the difference towards the other important bit of kit, a good grinder (the Rocky gets a good review here. We've the Sunbeam "Cafe Series", which is also good, if not as good as the Rocky, and sometimes you can find it "bundled" at a good price with the E6910).
Then there's beans. (
Di Bella, home-delivered, is pretty good, and if you're ever in the area go visit their factory outlet in Bowen Hills where they do their roasting (there's also a coffee shop and espresso machine shop and training there). You can pick a
blend, or make a blend. We used to go the
Dolci Sapori, for its smooth sweetness, but have now gone to the straight
Espresso blend. The guy who owns/runs it is an obsessive (in a good way).
We recently had our Sunbeam serviced. It got a replacement boiler (free under 5 year warranty) and a few parts replaced for a relatively small amount. So good support's nearby you ((
The Coffee Place, Kunda Park...
and they sell the Sylvia for $859).
Whatever you do, once you start though, you won't stop.
Cheers,
Marc