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Guidance to machine

dundas112dundas112
edited January 1970 in Espresso Machines
Hi all,

Long time lurker, but decided to finally join in.
I’ve searched with no specific answers.
I have been suggested to get the Nuova Simonelli Oscar II for its value for money and quality of parts (minus the plastics).
Now I’ve been also looking up the Nuova Musica and now the Isomac Tea Due.
Suggestions, recommendations, why’s and why nots. Any other machines. In the above price range (essentially around/under 2k).


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  • askthecoffeeguyaskthecoffeeguy
    hi Dundas and welcome to the forum I'm familiar with both of those machines but im not across the  technical details, but I'm sure some of our other members and sponsors are, NS they might have a thing or two to say about it all the best and welcome to the forum! pat
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  • dundas112dundas112
    on 1525061390:
    hi Dundas and welcome to the forum I'm familiar with both of those machines but im not across the  technical details, but I'm sure some of our other members and sponsors are, NS they might have a thing or two to say about it all the best and welcome to the forum! pat
    Thanks Pat, Even any other suggestions I’d be happy with. I was looking at the Rocket Appartmento which is around the 2.5k mark, but wouldn’t mind spending a little less. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  • Koffee_KosmoKoffee_Kosmo
    I personally prefer all metal construction And the less electronics the better Check out the offerings as machine and grinder packages for best value Also check out the Musica against other offerings https://www.coffeemachinespecialist.com.au/espresso-coffee-machines/ For your around $2K budget also look at genuine offered specials KK
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  • Brett HBrett H
    Hi mate and welcome.  Where ae you located?
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  • dundas112dundas112
    on 1525072897:
    Hi mate and welcome.  Where ae you located?
    Hi Brett, Located in SA, I don’t have many sellers over here. Only one I know of is coffeecraft.
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  • Brett HBrett H
    For your price-range I'd always suggest ringing Cosmorex/Bean Roasters in Canberra and have a chat to them about their Diadema Junior Plus Levetta machines.  They're on special and represent wonderful value. I only know this because I've owned two Diadema machines and I've encouraged friends and family to buy them.  My friends and family still mostly like me therefor the machines are robust, reliable and wonderful value for money. Also, our sponsor K-Bean is worth a chat as he has access to some great machinery too.  Sounds like you're doing your homework so with my two it rounds out a pretty fantastic list. 
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  • dundas112dundas112
    on 1525070397:
    I personally prefer all metal construction And the less electronics the better Check out the offerings as machine and grinder packages for best value Also check out the Musica against other offerings https://www.coffeemachinespecialist.com.au/espresso-coffee-machines/ For your around $2K budget also look at genuine offered specials KK
    Hi KK, Yeah having a look at the site. I guess sometimes having a greater option makes things harder. 2 great machines to pick from vs 5 haha. Also what do you mean genuine offered specials? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  • dundas112dundas112
    on 1525080262:
    For your price-range I'd always suggest ringing Cosmorex/Bean Roasters in Canberra and have a chat to them about their Diadema Junior Plus Levetta machines.  They're on special and represent wonderful value. I only know this because I've owned two Diadema machines and I've encouraged friends and family to buy them.  My friends and family still mostly like me therefor the machines are robust, reliable and wonderful value for money. Also, our sponsor K-Bean is worth a chat as he has access to some great machinery too.  Sounds like you're doing your homework so with my two it rounds out a pretty fantastic list.
    Thanks Brett for the info, you have increased the number of machines I now want. Hahaha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  • Koffee_KosmoKoffee_Kosmo
    The Coffee Specialist link I posted is a sponsor Also had a look at both K Bean and Cosmorex and did not find a machine with equal specs in your price range All the above are honest traders and good to deal with What I meant about a genuine discount is check around Sometimes a discount from one seller is the regular price from another KK
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  • dundas112dundas112
    on 1525093657:
    The Coffee Specialist link I posted is a sponsor Also had a look at both K Bean and Cosmorex and did not find a machine with equal specs in your price range All the above are honest traders and good to deal with What I meant about a genuine discount is check around Sometimes a discount from one seller is the regular price from another KK
    Cool thanks. Yeah I’ve noticed the who regular price to actual special prices. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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