Ben I had one of the little Saeco's too! It was my first machine and the brewtus II was my second. Sure has been a lot of changes in machines since the old Saeco.
On Tue, Dec 20, 2016 at 1:20 AM, Benjamin McCafferty <[email protected]> wrote: > 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]> > 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] > On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 8:05 PM, StevieG. <[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 >>> >>> This shows the ECM Synchronika >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hunFv7E51L8 >>> >>> >>> Take a look! >>> >>> Todd >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 4:35 PM, Benjamin McCafferty <[email protected]> wr >>> ote: >>> >>>> 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 >>>> >>>> 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. >>>>> For more options, visit 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. >>>> For more options, visit 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. >>>> For more options, visit 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. >> For more options, visit 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. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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. > For more options, visit 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. > For more options, visit 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. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. 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