Lol. BU speaks with one voice when we say: "GET A DECENT GRINDER!" Enjoy the Oscar, and bring it to the jams next year;)

Hi there everyone!
It has been some time since I have been on the Forum, but it is time for an update.
I still have the Oscar, and it is still running fine. I recently bought myself a grinder and oh boy, what a difference this has made! I eventually decided to buy the Mazzer Mini Electronic and for my application, it works like a charm.
Having the new grinder is making me twitchy and I am now considering an upgrade. I have been looking for a second hand one group machine, but found them to be really difficult to get. I managed to find a refurbished and serviced San Marco Practical 95E for R9000 with full one year warranty. Anyone out there familiar with this machine?
Bottom line is this, I need a new partner for my Mazzer Mini and once I find this partner, I will have an Oscar in really good condition for sale.
Anyone have a machine I can buy?

I don't know whether changing from the Oscar to a San Marco would actually be an upgrade

They are both single boiler heat exchange machines so apart from having a rotary pump and a larger boiler (not really a major issue as the Oscar is pretty capable as is), I don't really see a major advantage in the upgrade.

My advise would be to rather keep your money and save a bit more for a double boiler machine which will offer you much improved temperature stability and control over a HX machine.

Going for a larger commercial machine for home use doesn't really make sense in my opinion, like buying a truck to drop the kids of at school with no major benefit and just more expense. Rather save up for a Porsche

Double boiler home machines in SA that I know off:

Expobar Brewtus
La Marzocco GS3
La Spaziale Vivaldi



JohnB