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cafe22 · 08-02-2021, 08:21 PM

I agree with bcrdukes, at that price spectrum, it's marginal gains when you compare a R58 to the rest of the 'holy grail' espresso machines (e.g. GS3 MP, Slayer 1 Group, NS Eagle 1).

The introduction of pressure and flow control for home espresso machines are an awesome feature to have, but I I personally do not have the patience or resources to tweak a dozen shots just to get that extra hint of blueberry note in my Kenyan AA.

IMO, any espresso machine utilizing a rotary pump and preinfusion will be perfect for home use. All the other electronic features honestly are just nice-to-haves.

I know Slayers have been known to be really difficult to repair locally, but maybe things have improved with their acquisition by Gruppo cimbali?

08-02-2021, 08:21 PM	#560
cafe22 Need my Daily Fix of RS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Vancouver Posts: 293 Thanked 353 Times in 129 Posts Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree with bcrdukes, at that price spectrum, it's marginal gains when you compare a R58 to the rest of the 'holy grail' espresso machines (e.g. GS3 MP, Slayer 1 Group, NS Eagle 1). The introduction of pressure and flow control for home espresso machines are an awesome feature to have, but I I personally do not have the patience or resources to tweak a dozen shots just to get that extra hint of blueberry note in my Kenyan AA. IMO, any espresso machine utilizing a rotary pump and preinfusion will be perfect for home use. All the other electronic features honestly are just nice-to-haves. I know Slayers have been known to be really difficult to repair locally, but maybe things have improved with their acquisition by Gruppo cimbali?