High End Espresso Machine Buying Guide & Remarks Regarding Roon, Harman & Samsung

“Expect to pay between $4,000 and $8,000 per monkey, however the cost will depend on its age, rarity and temperament. Younger, more rare and friendlier monkeys tend to cost more. And that’s not including the costs of buying cages, a welcoming and calm habitat, food, veterinary bills and diapers.”

… Sometimes asking the Google a question is so much fun. I can’t wait to see how my news/ad feed changes now that I have asked about buying monkeys. Thanks @Vmax!

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I will ask the seller to demonstrate the monkey is able to produce large amount of beans before I commit. It’s just monkey business to me.

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Very, very clever!

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Please, it’t not a monkey it’s a civet. And not any old civet, It has be an Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) :point_up_2:

I did actually try a shot in Bologna. Can’t say it was a life-changing experience FWIW.

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… and speaking of bottoms @vkennedy61 have you got your bottomless PF yet?

I have one and have been contemplating a Weber unifilter. It’s has a rollercoaster of reviews which has intrigued me far more then steered me away.

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Interesting for sure, assuming that is you don’t want to use different portafilters for different extractions.

I probably don’t have the requisite reproducibility of technique to justify a Weber though :pensive:

I agree, it does have a lack of flexibility since the basket is integrated. I have been searching for a “house” coffee that I can keep in regular rotation along with whatever comes with our coffee subscription. I was thinking that the Weber might be the goto Portafilter for the house coffee.

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Yes, it’s foolishly bad value, but it’s also perfect with a naked portafilter. I’m sure there are lots of lower priced alternatives now.

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I’m a huge fan of Caffe Lusso’s Gran Miscela Carmo. It is absolutely delicious, with everything dialed in on your shot.

And it makes Roon sound even better!

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That looks tasty!

I am going to order a bag. Thanks!

But which came first - the likeness or the name of the likeness?

:wink:

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I like this one too. It has a magnet on the base. Thinking it might be more out of the way to attach it to the front panel.

I am having a hard time resisting this Portafilter station.

Which Iso-Puck would you need for that?

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No coffee machine but will try a brew from here soon

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Also very interested in this brewer from Weber.

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I’m thinking of a number between one and three.

Hard to grip the handle that way.

What are you implying? :grin:

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