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@batfink sounds like we're at around the same point, I have a Timemore 64s for my grinder. The likes of La Marzocco and Decent and a few others are certainly very tempting but we are well into diminishing returns for the money by now!
Are there any hobbies where this doesn't happen? I already got to this on the mountain bike, I'm probably going to start doing it with woodworking tools next.
@batfink, are there any other calibrated tampers that you can recommend?
Sage Bambino here, with a Sage grinder.
Seems to be the right sweet spot in terms of quality / price and also faff / quality.
The Barista Pro is more or less those two units built into one package except the grinder isn’t quite as adjustable.
The most important thing though is learning how to use it and adjust to suit the beans etc.
one shot Bialetti for espresso
Standards: that's not espresso.
Can't believe it went this long without someone saying it :unsure:
I just today stripped down my Gaggia Classic for the first time to unblock the solenoid valve. I’m not sure where this suits me on rabbit holes, but its espressos are certainly an improvement on my recent reversion to Aeropress.
I have a 20 year old Gaggia Classic matched to a greaty little Ibertial MC2 grinder.
I am down the rabbit hole with a bottomless filter, steam wand mod to the Gaggia, dosing cup, levelling tool, needle distribution tool, dosing ring, small set of digital scales, rubber tamping mat, a tidy tamper, happy donkey coffee in the freezer and a big smile.
@batfink, are there any other calibrated tampers that you can recommend?
The one I linked to earlier in the thread, despite the comedy chingrish in the Amazon ad is really good. Heavy, well made with a satisfying "click" when you've applied sufficient pressure. The sliding collar makes it impossible to tamp off level. As others have said, you don't NEED a calibrated tamper, but if you want one it's as good as any. I does get good reviews online.
I've got a few "mhw 3 bomber" accessories. The tamper, a magnetic dosing funnel, a WDT tool and some puck screens. They are a Chinese company, but their products are well made and reasonably priced. I'd buy again.
sorry can’t post a picture, jeez this site can be flaky, aaarrrhhh