jwark Senior Member Joined: 29 Dec 2012 Posts: 41 Location: TX Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Le'Lit PL041TQE Grinder: Le'Lit PL53
Posted Sun Dec 30, 2012, 1:13pm Subject: Re: Would anyone mind giving a recommendation on what to buy?
Thank you Charity,
I was going to pull the trigger on the Le'Lit for sure. I was planning on spending more on a grinder already anyway. The only thing is it says I have to be a wholesaler. Can't figure out how to buy it. Guess I'll call them tomorrow.
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jwark Senior Member Joined: 29 Dec 2012 Posts: 41 Location: TX Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Le'Lit PL041TQE Grinder: Le'Lit PL53
Posted Sun Dec 30, 2012, 1:32pm Subject: Re: Would anyone mind giving a recommendation on what to buy?
OK I figured out how you do that special I just can't hyperlink to it.
I think this website is great for me they have a lot of stuff in my price range it seems. I have no problem going up to $600 just for the machine if it's worth it. I was even looking at this Ascaso. It's a little pricey for me but if it's worth it I could do it. Do you think I would really get much out of the extra $250 compared to the Le'lit?
I also really am confused about that silvia that person is selling on the boards. I don't see a model number? I see many different models for Rancilio Silvia. The current one selling on amazon is only $600.00. It says it's a version 3.
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emradguy Senior Member Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 1,724 Location: Houston Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Izzo Alex Duetto II Grinder: MacapM4T, Macap M4, OE Lido,... Drip: Espro press; Aeropress Roaster: internet
Posted Sun Dec 30, 2012, 2:36pm Subject: Re: Would anyone mind giving a recommendation on what to buy?
the biggest difference between the v1 and the v3 (and the only difference I can remember that isn't aesthetic) is the inclusion of an articulating steam wand instead of the older swivel model. The articulating wand is a huge improvement. I operated a v1 Silvia for about 8 years before upgrading the wand to the articulating type, and the day I did it, I wished I'd done it sooner. The articulating wand can be purchased for something like $60 (if memory serves me) and is uber easy to exchange (there's even a nice how-to video on seattlecoffeegear).
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