Does anyone have any opinions on the Vibiemme Domobar Junior? I was having an idle peruse and thought that it might be something to aim for. That and a Mazzer Mini perhaps.
That machine and all the others like it will make a great cup of coffee but for the price of them I find them really tinny and a faf to use. My money (probably less money) would be on a single group used commercial machine like Hippy's if looks are not a priority and space allows. They're so much more user friendly (you have much more space and you really value a plumbed waste), the contact points and all-round engineering feels miles better, they're easier to maintain and service and are quieter in use (rotary pump vs vibration pump). Overall you are much more keen to use it as it feels solid and is way less messy.
That machine and all the others like it will make a great cup of coffee but for the price of them I find them really tinny and a faf to use. My money (probably less money) would be on a single group used commercial machine like Hippy's if looks are not a priority and space allows. They're so much more user friendly (you have much more space and you really value a plumbed waste), the contact points and all-round engineering feels miles better, they're easier to maintain and service and are quieter in use (rotary pump vs vibration pump). Overall you are much more keen to use it as it feels solid and is way less messy.
Mazzer mini makes great coffee.