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@Belagerent
I got given a non functional Gaggia for free. I had nothing to lose so took it apart, replaced some bits, modded it to 6 bar etc. I got it going relatively easily but trying to get it to deliver high quality espresso is extremely humiliating and an incredible faff. I can't really recommend it unless you love pain/spending money/fiddling/drinking espresso without leaving the house.
Now considering getting a PID for it, but if you're getting a PID kit you may as well just get a dimmer mod whilst you're at it, and if you're getting a dimmer mod it's more economical to just do a gagguino build.
Stick to clever dripper or at worst, pourover.