Great upgrade or first machine only had one minor issue
"My previous machine was an expobar office lever which served me well for a number of years. But as anything goes especially in this coffee world there comes a time when you should upgrade or replace your machine either due to age or your changing needs. While my expobar was still working I noticed some things weren't quite working as they should I've done basic maintenance on it; gaskets screens backflush and descale as needed but I also wanted a double boiler machine as I want to try different coffees and see how the temperature and pressure affects the taste. So I decided on this one and I ordered a flow control device from Quickmill and honestly I couldn't be happier. The steam power is way better then my old heat exchanger unit, it's nice not having to do a cooling flush before pulling a shot, the fit and finish especially for the price is amazing, and should be noted that the new ones are different then the one in the picture; they don't have that banner on the side, the valves are a bit beefier as well as the Italian flag logo is now located under the PID which by the way is fairly simple to use. I only had a small issue with condensation on the manometer which they resolved fast with no questions asked by sending me a new gauge thankful I didn't have to send the machine out. If you are new to prosumer coffee machines this would be a great first machine as for one the price of it is the same as most heat exchangers, and the features this one has that those ones don't make it a pleasure to use, of if you have an aging single boiler or heat exchanger and want an upgrade and don't want to spend 3k or more on a larger name unit this machine is also for you. I reccomend first in coffee as well for their great customer service, fast shipping and answering ant questions I had."
