callister Senior Member Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 16 Location: canada Expertise: Just starting
Posted Thu Sep 25, 2008, 11:09am Subject: new machine?
Hi,
A friend recently gave me his old gaggia espresso machine, its 8 - 10 years old and I've really been enjoying it. He upgraded and gave me his old machine. I've been thinking of upgrading myself as the gaggia is a big ugly old black plastic thing. The coffee seems good to a beginner like me but I'm pining for a new one. Do you old pros think I would benefit from a new Rancilio Silvia? Or should I keep the Gaggia.
Posted Thu Sep 25, 2008, 11:14am Subject: Re: new machine?
If your happy with the Gaggia you may find a Silvia a lateral move. Gaggia represents a great value in single boiler espresso machines.
Consider a new Gaggia or perahps a Quickmill Alexia for more robust features or even consider a dual boiler or HX machine (each class has its own advantages and disadvantages).
But frankly if your happy with the coffee from the Gaggia, then why upgrade at all?
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