Story time: After a couple of years of not owning an espresso machine, my fiancee gifted me a De’Longhi Specialista Opera last Christmas because he thought it was practical and looked cute on the counter (blessed be his pure soul). It was a bit of a downgrade from a Linea Mini and some huge ass Mazzer that my previous partner who got me into home espresso had. Still, I got that thing figured out so that I could pull a solid shot and make a latte that was arguably better than most coffee shops.
Fast forward a year later and it started leaking internally and servicing it in NY is super difficult apparently (if anyone has service recs please do let me know), so I wasted no time and got a proper setup (before he could get us another De’Longhi), risking a premature divorce and/or domestic violence for dropping 4k on a coffee setup. I was debating getting a Linea Micra but REALLY couldn’t justify the cost given we drink like 2 coffees per day before we leave for work.
Went with Eureka Atom 65W for convenience – my fiancee is not a tinkerer and he wouldn’t have used the setup if it wasn’t dead simple. Guys, GBW is an absolute game changer if you like simplicity and don’t change beans often. I was also looking at the new Mahlkonig but saw a ton of mixed reviews and didn’t like the iPad at the front and app/wifi shenanigans. Another option I was considering was the Fiorenzato but we only drink espresso based drinks so don’t need the pour-over settings, it wasn’t as readily available, had fewer reviews, and seemed a bit slower (not that those few seconds matter) and clumpy. I was also considering waiting for the Mini-G but I got impatient so I pulled the trigger on Eureka and couldn’t be happier. The mirror finish looks absurd, even tho it will be a pain to keep clean.
The Move is built like a tank, heats up quickly (one of the reasons I didn’t go for an e61 machine, along with looks) and steam goes crazy after I jacked up the temp; still getting used to all this power after a year of a sputtery thermoblock, so latte art is still a bit mid but getting there.
After a couple of gushers, got everything dialed-in nicely and been pulling perfect shots. I’m a huge fan of simplicity so been just rawdogging puck prep, no WDT or any of that nonsense (WDT didn’t even exist when I started home espresso back in 2017 lol); super fluffy grind I get from Eureka definitely helps simplify the routine. The only other accessory I’ll get is a nice leveling tamper because the included Profitec one is a bit thin and my man struggles to do a leveled tamp.
Happy to answer any questions if anyone is considering a similar setup.
by MurrayHillBro
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Looks great!
I’m in the market for a new GBW grinder. Like you all of those are on my shortlist and now I have decision paralysis of which one to go for
How do you like the Move so far? I make two milk drinks back to back and sometimes up to 4 if we have guests. Any problems handling that?
Hopefully your husband doesn’t find out you just emasculated him to the ‘spresso sub
Just got the same setup! Got the move in January, had a mignon 65 AP grinder bite the dust, and got the atom W 65 this week.
How’s the grinder been for you? I love it, but it’s still a learning curve. The adjustments are much “touchier” than I’m used to. Small adjustment can go a long way.
RIP leaky boi
Where in NY are you..
Everybody seems to buy the move all of a sudden. did they(profitec) find a sweetspot?)
Did you tell your fiance the actual cost?
I know the overall front to back is 17.5’’ but how about just the top of the machine? I’m wondering how far it would stick out past my 12’’ depth upper cabinets. Concerned about the look of that.
Where did you get your move from? Curious cause I know there have been some issues with once from WLL recently
I have the W75 at my cafe and absolutely love it. The W65 must be a beast for home use.
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Yeah man having liquid hand soap in a pump bottle at the sink is fucking end game for me too. It’s ridiculous
Got any tips for steaming when coming from a thermoblock? We got a Move after our Breville Barista Express caught fire a little bit and despite working in local cafes all through the early 2000s, I can’t seem to manage good latte art milk with the Move. I either end up with not enough foam if I don’t go super aggressive with adding air or not enough texturing if I do add enough air because the milk heats up too darned quickly. I have found myself considering turning the temp down (at 128C atm) so that I have more time to get my milk right, but recommendations seem to be in the ballpark of where I have it set so I want to make sure it’s not just a me problem.
I’m currently in the exact same position (going back and worth between the Eureka and the Fiorenzato). The big thing apart from the cost difference is the ease of cleaning, how do you find the cleaning process for the Atom?
This sub is going to kill me. I can’t afford big upgrades like any of the La Marzocco machines or the Profitec Move, but now I really want to put my Bambino (non-plus) aside – which was still $400 after/tax! – and upgrade to the Quick Mill Pop-Up which is more within my budget. Help me
Beautiful setup 🤓
Is that MOVE factory or you did it?🥴
The grinder decision paralysis is real. I went through the same thing before landing on a Niche Zero. Ended up choosing it mostly because I wanted zero retention and didn’t want to think about it anymore. Sometimes the best grinder is whichever one stops you from reading forum posts at 1am.
When does your book hit the shelves? 🤣
Great storytelling my guy, love it! Beautiful setup too!
That right there is my dream set up
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This setup is a remarkable showcase of the love and dedication that can transform a simple coffee corner into an extraordinary espresso experience at home.
Im gonna purchase that profitec in the future. Awesome machine.
OP, i’m new in this espresso journey. looking to upgrade my baratzza esp grinder as it retains so much. what does GBW mean?
Is there a huge difference in taste compared to the old Delonghi? (In case you tested them back to back with the same grinder)
Sputtering has nothing to do with thermoblock or heat exchangers. Sounds like a pump issue.
Regardless, consistent results are key and sounds like you’ve got a great setup and work flow for it.