Recommendations for new coffee machine?
Sep 29, 2014 | 11:59 am
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I know, it does sound wrong, but a superautomatic in that range is indeed cheap. I just can't justify spending $1500 - $2000 for a "proper" one, since our coffee drinking habits hardly merit it.
Thanks for the suggestions, I'm looking at the reviews, some very interesting options.
Thanks for the suggestions, I'm looking at the reviews, some very interesting options.
Sep 29, 2014 | 1:41 pm
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Sep 29, 2014 | 1:46 pm
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Careful when cleaning the carafe - the internal glass lining breaks easily.
Oct 1, 2014 | 2:52 pm
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Oct 1, 2014 | 5:48 pm
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here! 
On the rare occasion that I use a Keurig, I generally don't bother.
Oct 1, 2014 | 5:52 pm
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The first one I had had no temperature setting; the one I have now does and it works great. Only maintenance I find helpful is to run vinegar through it every six months. If you have soft water, that won't be a problem.
Mar 16, 2015 | 9:09 am
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FWIW...
This was $399 on Woot last Friday. It makes drip coffee and true espresso.
http://www.woot.com/offers/saeco-min...chine-silver-1
I've been using a Nespresso for 2-3 years now, and while I love the convenience, I miss the taste you can only get from freshly ground coffee.
Assuming the refurbished machine holds up, I would assume over time, this will be cheaper than the Nespresso.
This was $399 on Woot last Friday. It makes drip coffee and true espresso.
http://www.woot.com/offers/saeco-min...chine-silver-1
I've been using a Nespresso for 2-3 years now, and while I love the convenience, I miss the taste you can only get from freshly ground coffee.
Assuming the refurbished machine holds up, I would assume over time, this will be cheaper than the Nespresso.
Mar 20, 2015 | 5:57 pm
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I bought a deLonghi proper coffee machine for Christmas. It's very easy to use, the boss loves the latte from it and I love the the espressos. It was only 140 and, of course, it uses regular coffee.
Dec 15, 2024 | 8:52 am
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Resurrecting this old thread. In the market for a Delonghi super automatic coffee/espresso machine. Tried a Magnifica S at a friends and loved it. Seeing a lot of Magnifica Start machines online. I see two differences: the S has a coffee strength dial and the Start has Americano button. They each do the other in different ways. Anyone have either of these machines? Im inclined to get the S for $100 more only bc I had a cup from one. But looks like the Start is a newer model and possibly an upgrade. Really hard to get a clear answer after googling.
Dec 15, 2024 | 4:35 pm
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Geez. Is that the Dinamica? Pricey. The ones Im looking at are simpler. Magnifica S and Start. $400-500. The cup I had at friends was outstanding. I drank 3x what I usually do bc so damn good.