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Thread: The Coffeehouse.... Baristi, Barista, Bariste

  1. #4871
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    A few weeks ago I decided that after years of using pod coffee machines at home, I would try and improve my coffee at home experience, I was never going to thrown thousands of pounds at this but decided that this Ninja machine would suit my needs as it can used manual or automatic.
    https://www.johnlewis.com/ninja-luxe...eel/p112574711

    At first I wasn’t impressed with the results, but things seem to be improving to my taste buds anyway. I usually will have either espresso, americano or a latte depending on the time of day and my mood.

    I have also missed the posts of Grant on this thread in the last couple of years and thought I would post my attempts to try resurrect a thread that was not seeing much traffic.
    Regards
    Robin

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  2. #4872
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    I did some upgrades to my 10 year old Rocket Giotto a few months ago.

    Vibration pump with silencer installed. Plus car noise insulation. Runs much more quietly now.

    Whilst Rocket machines are expensive initially, they are user serviceable with half a brain applied to the problem.

    I think this will easily last another decade if not more.

  3. #4873
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    Quote Originally Posted by User211 View Post
    I did some upgrades to my 10 year old Rocket Giotto a few months ago.

    Vibration pump with silencer installed. Plus car noise insulation. Runs much more quietly now.

    Whilst Rocket machines are expensive initially, they are user serviceable with half a brain applied to the problem.

    I think this will easily last another decade if not more.
    Looks very nice probably a bit complicated for a beginner like me


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    Robin

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    Pathos Classic Remix Amp, dac
    Cyrus Signature phono stage, Cyrus PSX-R2 power supply
    Eversolo DMP-A6
    Cyrus CD i
    Audio Physic CLASSIC 25 40th Anniversary Ltd Edition speakers

  4. #4874
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    Today’s effort although I think the small cup is much too small for my big fingers


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    Regards
    Robin

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    Origin Live Calypso MK5 turntable, Origin Live Onyx tonearm, Ortofon Quintet Bronze
    Pathos Classic Remix Amp, dac
    Cyrus Signature phono stage, Cyrus PSX-R2 power supply
    Eversolo DMP-A6
    Cyrus CD i
    Audio Physic CLASSIC 25 40th Anniversary Ltd Edition speakers

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    Much better, mate - the white cup helps, too

    Justers, show us some of your legendary espressos with ya fancy machine...

    Marco.
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    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

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    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

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  6. #4876
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
    Much better, mate - the white cup helps, too[emoji106]

    Justers, show us some of your legendary espressos with ya fancy machine...

    Marco.
    There's a zillion in this thread somewhere up above, Marco. Think I have lost the will to post more.

    That was Grant's job, bless him

  7. #4877
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    Quote Originally Posted by rmcin626 View Post
    Today’s effort although I think the small cup is much too small for my big fingers


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    Try Wogan Coffee on the web for decent beans. That's a really top recommendation IMHO try not to ignore it.

    I told Grant about them and he got hooked.

  8. #4878
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    Quote Originally Posted by User211 View Post
    Try Wogan Coffee on the web for decent beans. That's a really top recommendation IMHO try not to ignore it.

    I told Grant about them and he got hooked.
    Thanks Justin, saw that recommendation when I was looking through this thread, will check them out.
    Regards
    Robin

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    Pathos Classic Remix Amp, dac
    Cyrus Signature phono stage, Cyrus PSX-R2 power supply
    Eversolo DMP-A6
    Cyrus CD i
    Audio Physic CLASSIC 25 40th Anniversary Ltd Edition speakers

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    Quote Originally Posted by rmcin626 View Post
    Today’s effort although I think the small cup is much too small for my big fingers


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    Looking good Robin.
    Kevin

    Too busy enjoying the music....

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  10. #4880
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    And to second the recommendation for Wogan coffee.
    I have spent years "suffering" the smell of freshly roasted coffee as I went past on my into work.

    They are very good.
    Kevin

    Too busy enjoying the music....

    European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..

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