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Originally Posted by montsnmags
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 |
who needs to buy coffee machine? I will come up the nicklin way and have you make it for me. I used to have a cafe in Mooloolaba and loved the Rancilio (so yair its commercial I know), but it made the best coffee I ever had (only because I made it myself)
Good to know I can get a Silvia locally, just have to justify the $$. A friend in Buderim has a Sunbeam and makes great coffee (she is a pro though). I will take more notice of the model next time I am there.
But for now, I will make another cup of jasmine tea.
Cheers
Snake