That’s kind of awesome. I don’t recall exactly when I got my B2, but somewhere around 2006 or 2007 I think. I also had a Krups Mini, and then a Saeco Rio Vapore before it became a Starbucks branded machine. I have them both in the hall of fame, where the B2 will reside if replaced…
All best, bmc > On Dec 19, 2016, at 18:49, Stephen Gould <[email protected]> wrote: > > I have also considered a new machine, and moving this one to the GF's house, > but haven't done enough serious looking to have anything really catch my eye. > You guys we're here before me when I joined this merry little band in I > think 2006, so I look forward to learning what machines you are leaning > towards. It certainly is a different market than when I first started > looking after my first little Krups machine died. And I lost the taste for > Cafe Bustelo. Then I bought a super auto that couldn't come close to making > espresso, found the highly reviewed B11 and here I am. > > I still mutter "mmm that's good " after the first sip. > > > > On Dec 19, 2016, at 8:32 PM, herman dickens <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > > I'll probably keep mine. lol. I'll just be using it somewhere else. We'll > still be around to help if we can. > > > > Thanks, > Steve > > (678) 521-5097 > [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at > 8:05 PM, StevieG. <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> > wrote: > Don't do it guys! I will be the only one left with a BII! Don't leave me! > > > > On Monday, December 19, 2016 at 5:19:51 PM UTC-5, todds wrote: > HI Ben, > > No the companies Quick Mill and ECM are not related in any way. And the > machines are pretty different. > > The ECM has done a very good job with this and their other machines. It is > German company but the machines are made in Italy. > > One thing to keep in mind that if you every have to do home repairs there is > nothing easier to work on. > > The boilers are all stainless steel and all the components are top quality. > > > This shows a cut away Profitec Pro700 (similar to the ECM Synchronika) > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmSHw1Fudpg&t=780s > <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmSHw1Fudpg&t=780s> > > This shows the ECM Synchronika > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hunFv7E51L8 > <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hunFv7E51L8> > > > Take a look! > > Todd > > > > > > > On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 4:35 PM, Benjamin McCafferty <[email protected] <>> > wrote: > Thanks Todd, > That has a lot of similarities to the Quick Mill Vetrano 2B Evo. Are the two > companies related by chance? Or even the same company with different product > lines? > best, > bmc > >> On Dec 19, 2016, at 12:40, Todd Salzman <[email protected] <>> wrote: >> >> Hi Guys, >> >> If you want beauty, quality of build and some really nice functionality take >> a look at this ECM. >> >> https://www.wholelattelove.com/products/ecm-synchronika-dual-boiler-espresso-machine >> >> <https://www.wholelattelove.com/products/ecm-synchronika-dual-boiler-espresso-machine> >> >> As far as I am concern this is a best in class!! >> >> Let me know if you have any question about it. >> >> Thanks!! >> >> Todd >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 1:16 PM, Benjamin McCafferty <[email protected] <>> >> wrote: >> Hey all, >> Hope you’re all well and having a great holiday season! >> >> I’m considering replacing my old Brewtus 2, and pretty much everything is on >> the table. I visited Synesso last week (wow, awesome people and facility, >> amazing machine technology, totally open culture), spoke via email with >> Slayer (nice machine, but totally different culture—very restrictive, want a >> liability waiver to build wood parts, won’t deal with customers directly, >> etc.), and have been perusing just about everything I can find online >> (simonelli, van der westen, etc.). >> >> In the end, I am not sure I can convince myself I need to be at those price >> points, but who knows. I’ve always had my eye on the Alex Duetto, and it’s >> just come out in a v.4 with some nice changes/additions. As an added bonus, >> I could keep my business with Todd and WLL, who have been nothing short of >> amazing over the years of Brewtus ownership. >> >> Anyway, I’m just sort of kicking it around and wonder what experiences >> you’ve all had with the Alex, Synesso, etc. or any others that might not be >> on my radar. >> >> Things that are important to me: >> —Amazing espresso (of course) and powerful steam >> —Beautiful design and heavy machine that’s well-built with little/no >> vibration >> —Somewhat manual experience if desired (i.e. push button machines are not >> for me—I love the E61 but would consider something else for significant >> gains in coffee quality) >> —Ability to plumb in both water and drip tray >> —Can do either 110 or 220 >> >> OK, all the best and talk soon. >> Ben >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Brewtus" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected] <>. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] <>. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus >> <https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus>. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Brewtus" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected] <>. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] <>. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus >> <https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus>. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Brewtus" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected] <>. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] <>. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus > <https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus>. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout > <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Brewtus" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus > <https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus>. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout > <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google > Groups "Brewtus" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/brewtus/8_a5H_zgC8g/unsubscribe > <https://groups.google.com/d/topic/brewtus/8_a5H_zgC8g/unsubscribe>. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus > <https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus>. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout > <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Brewtus" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus > <https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus>. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout > <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. 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