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tmplo
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Re:Looking for good entry level - 2007/01/10 14:11
Darling Jane wrote:
Breville Cafe Roma rocks! And for under $300 you can't beat it.
I played with a Cafe Roma before I bought my Saeco Aroma since a friend owns one. I guess for $200, it's not bad. Makes ok espresso. Steam is very weak though. Then I decided to buy a Saeco. Boy, the first time I used my Aroma, I realized how much better my Aroma is compare to the Breville. Steam is way stronger, takes no time to steam up milk. Espresso shots came out tasting better. I remember thinking how hot and how good my first latte tastes.
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blm
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Re:Looking for good entry level - 2007/01/10 15:47
Boy am i glad to hear someone likes the saeco aroma. I purchased one, but then was told to get a gaggia evolution instead. The prices were within 50 bucks. Any one else care to rate before I use this machine? thanks
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Re:Looking for good entry level - 2007/01/10 19:16
The Saeco Aroma is a great machine. It's what I started out with, and I still have it as my second machine at the office.
The only down side is that the pressurized portafilter keeps you from seeing the clues that help you to improve your shots. This is where the Gaggia has an advantage.
Happily it's a relatively easy matter to remove the pressurization components from the portafilter if you want more hands-on control of your espresso making sometime down the road. Once modified the Aroma will compete with the best of the home machines.
So hang on to that Saeco. Roll up your sleeves and brew yourself a celebratory double shot.
Robb
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tmplo
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Re:Looking for good entry level - 2007/01/11 12:31
Zazenmaster wrote:
The Saeco Aroma is a great machine. It's what I started out with, and I still have it as my second machine at the office.
It's so true. Saeco Aroma is my first machine. I bought it last month! It's easy to use and clean up.
I managed to borrow a Solis handle (same size) so that I can try pulling shots without the pressurized compenent. It works. No leaks. Crema came out looking less bubbly and more reddish brown. But for now, I'll stick with my Aroma pressurized handle. When I get better, I'll remove the pressurization components. Paired with my new Maestro Plus Grinder, Aroma makes good lattes for me every morning.
I tried the Virtuoso grinder. It was a disaster. Returned it and got the Maestro plus instead.
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Re:Looking for good entry level - 2007/03/11 15:05
Hmmm I am also looking for an entry level unit. I have read a fair amount on the Seaco Aroma...saw it on costco.com not .ca for $219US plus taxes. Good deal and is it worth it? or else I went out to The Bay today and found a great discount on the Delonghi Metropolis Espresson machine for $260CDN and maybe minus another 10 percent.
Any thoughts and suggestions for a newbie espresso wannabe? 
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colin
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Re:Looking for good entry level - 2007/03/12 09:44
Avoid Delonghi!
Saeco is a great starting point and this is
a great price.
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