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dreamingat30fps · 05-13-2020, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Have you used the machines in the Amex Centurion Lounges? Those are amazing too.

Never tried one of those, but I would imagine they are pretty nice. Some of the commercial units cost more than my corolla.

infinitekidM2C · 05-13-2020, 04:49 PM

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That would depend on many factors. For the average joe who just drinks drip coffee probably not. If you drink a lot of espresso drinks and don't much care for becoming a barista, then yeah.

It's definitely still in the break-in phase and keeps getting better. That being said it's the only one I've owned so I can't compare to the higher end models that can go for thousands.

First superautomatico I saw was in Spain at the breakfast area in one of the hotels we stayed. Now that thing made insanely good drinks, but it was a beast.

Also remember it's also a burr grinder. Getting a burr grinder and regular espresso machine is about the same. This one's automatic so it's a good deal assuming it pulls a good espresso.

dreamingat30fps · 05-13-2020, 05:06 PM

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Also remember it's also a burr grinder. Getting a burr grinder and regular espresso machine is about the same. This one's automatic so it's a good deal assuming it pulls a good espresso.

Honestly I don't know if it pulls a good shot, what I do know is it pulls a much better shot than me!

I got tired of fucking around with my delonghi. Wasted so many shots grinding too fine or putting too much or too little. Some mornings I would give up and not drink shit.

Should of probably gone this route from the start, but since I already had the delonghi I decided to get the grinder and try. If starting from scratch the price difference between this and the delonghi with grinder isn't much more. I guess it just depends if you are into the whole process of making the espresso. I found out I'm only into drinking it.

Flying Ace · 05-13-2020, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

Never tried one of those, but I would imagine they are pretty nice. Some of the commercial units cost more than my corolla.

There was this fancy machine at a BMW dealership servicing waiting room. And it was constantly broken down and in need of servicing. And I guess customers were complaining about the unavailability of the machine.

And the dealership posted a message on the machine to something to the effect of: " please bear with us as we service this machine. The monthly maintenance costs of this machine is the same as the monthly payments of a BMW M6."

Dang3r · 05-14-2020, 09:12 AM

Those tools would serve me well at smaller operations.

Wolf 335 · 05-14-2020, 12:04 PM

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And a place to park it.

Very nice. Are you going to close off the sides or leave it open?

King Rudi · 05-14-2020, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dang3r

Those tools would serve me well at smaller operations.

Love me some Wera tools! Their Joker series wrenches are the shiznit!

MPOWER5266 · 05-14-2020, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Very nice. Are you going to close off the sides or leave it open?

I was going to close two of the sides but I think I am going to leave it open. I need to do a couple washes first and then decide.

upstatedoc · 05-16-2020, 01:14 PM

I knew this was going to be a huge hit.

Rmtt · 05-16-2020, 01:17 PM

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I knew this was going to be a huge hit.

That's awesome! Nice to see kids enjoying themselves.

dinonz · 05-16-2020, 02:06 PM

Oops. Bought my Dad a car to enjoy driving.

Rmtt · 05-16-2020, 02:12 PM

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Oops. Bought my Dad a car to enjoy driving.

That's so cool. I plan to do the same for my dad. He's wanted a truck all his life...just never had one.

After almost losing him recently, and seeing him recover......I will get him one once he is able to return to driving.

dinonz · 05-16-2020, 10:23 PM

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That's so cool. I plan to do the same for my dad. He's wanted a truck all his life...just never had one.

After almost losing him recently, and seeing him recover......I will get him one once he is able to return to driving.

My Dad's always made sure the family had everything they needed, and now watching his pennies to be sure he and his wife enjoy a good retirement, so this is a present to give them a bit of fun and enjoyment in their daily routine. Why take a Toyota Yaris when you can take a Sunbeam Tiger!

upstatedoc · 05-17-2020, 02:45 PM

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Take a guess

so the boys had a blast in this all weekend. filled it up once. bout 200 gallons. what do you think the fill up cost me?

spazzyfry123 · 05-17-2020, 03:35 PM

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so the boys had a blast in this all weekend. filled it up once. bout 200 gallons. what do you think the fill up cost me?

Sounds like the best way to spend < $5

upstatedoc · 05-17-2020, 04:59 PM

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Sounds like the best way to spend < $5

just looked it up on my towns website, less than 2 bucks

Banana Hammock · 05-18-2020, 03:14 PM

Got this in black

And this to go with it.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 05-18-2020, 08:00 PM

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What are you driving with that Schiit?

Banana Hammock · 05-18-2020, 08:02 PM

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What are you driving?

I've got some KEF LS50s that are patiently waiting for these badboys

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 05-18-2020, 08:29 PM

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What are you driving with that Schiit?

I've got some KEF LS50s that are patiently waiting for these badboys

I'm quite familiar with Vidar+LS50 combo. That's a really nice setup! I'd love to learn your impressions after you take the gear home and have your way with them.

Banana Hammock · 05-18-2020, 10:22 PM

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I'm quite familiar with Vidar+LS50 combo. That's a really nice setup! I'd love to learn your impressions after you take the gear home and have your way with them.

Oh awesome! How did you like it? I was torn between the Vidar and the Emotiva XPA-2 Gen3. I decided to go with the Vidar because I'm using the LS50s on my desk and the XPA-2 was physically too big.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 05-19-2020, 12:32 AM

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I'm quite familiar with Vidar+LS50 combo. That's a really nice setup! I'd love to learn your impressions after you take the gear home and have your way with them.

Oh awesome! How did you like it? I was torn between the Vidar and the Emotiva XPA-2 Gen3. I decided to go with the Vidar because I'm using the LS50s on my desk and the XPA-2 was physically too big.

Personally I think you made a wise sonic decision alone. The LS50 are definitely revealing enough to really benefit from the smoother A/B design in the Schiit over the switching/H setup in the Emotiva.

The theoretical debate is if you sacrifice a tiny bit of smoothness for the extra power the Emotiva would deliver over the Schiit. In a desktop/near field setup I wouldn't think the trade off would be worth it. I guess it depends on user expectations, but this is a guy buying a nice DAC too so...

Plus the Schiit is prettier, more compact, Made in USA, and maybe even less expensive?

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