I’d say you’re being wise and realistic. Enjoy the setup.
RelevantFudge688
I wish that Baratza Esp, great setup!!
DriverGlittering6639
Don’t have to spend thousands to enjoy and make good coffee. Enjoy in good health!
Espresso-Newbie
If you’re happy with the results then that’s all that matters !!!
ChewyBaccus
That is exactly my son’s set-up. Good grinder. He’s trained himself on the nuances of the DeLonghi pump. He makes very tasty coffees and didn’t have to sacrifice to get it
Hey-ThatsNotBad
That’s a solid budget setup. I really hope you enjoy it!
lathrodectus
If you’re getting satisfying shots that none of that matters. Enjoy!
5presidents1Week
What model of DeLonghi is?
TechnicalDecision160
Realistic 👍
Brief-Number2609
How’s the frothing going? I just got the same machine. Great espresso but I can’t get the frothing to work. I have removed the metal sleeve
northcarijuana
I’m making good shots with that
Kmlevitt
I have that model, or at least something very close to it. It’s underrated. If you do single shots and use a dark enough roast you can get decent espresso out of it with a good grinder.
MySubtleHustle7042
I’d say you’re realistic for your budget and needs.
I’ve been running a Breville Dual-Temp Pro since 2017 and a Smart Grinder pro since 2020 and I get a perfect 1:2 shot. I’ll run those machines until they die.
Of course I’m envious when I use my in-law’s ECM but at home I’m never upset about my espresso.
NewDriverInTown
I have pulled some great shots on mine! I have only recently started to transition towards manual espresso with the Neo flex, so now it’s primarily used for steaming
joshuamanjaro
Decent
JURM73
Por que no Los tres?
SuperSara27
Hope you don’t have horses too!
Efficient-Front3035
Looks like you’re into good coffee to me.
abrahamw888
What grinder is that?
AndyGait
If you enjoy what you’re drinking, it doesn’t matter. My whole set up cost less than £200 ($270) and I love what I make each day.
Would your perception change if you had different equipment?
Hrafnar_S
I’m always more impressed by a well-considered budget set up than a deluxe splurge. That said, I wouldn’t mind some of the fancy stuff.
rmulberryb
It’s perfect. Hot bean water doesn’t need billionaire toys.
MapleLeavesAndMakeup
As long as it gets to job done
100skylines
You can make excellent coffee with this setup. The affordability of it is its key feature, as it will “pay itself off” faster than more expensive gear.
Almond_cutebanana
I already had that Delonghi and updated it by purchasing a replacement steam lancet from another brand on Amazon. With a tutorial on YouTube and that’s it. It was a total game changer. Then I bought a naked portafilter (51mm) and my espresso changed forever. It was a wonderful 5 years before the rubber on the groupset went bad and I couldn’t find replacement parts that would work.
Poor. All of those are well below average homeowner quality standards.
REDBOSS27
I think it’s a great start!
Hockeyfan_52
Probably all three.
SpookOpsTheLine
I have that same model, my folks gave it to me because they don’t use it. I wish I knew how to use it the most effectively. I just use Lavazza ground coffee and try and guesstimate how much I should let it pour to equal one shot
Objective-Initial-33
Poor ahhh
KraljKnina
Love the zip tie 🙂
Character_Dog_8179
Grinder is really good for the the price, it punches well above it.
tiberiusmurderhorne
looking good tbf! enjoy the brews 😀
AwkwardISTJ
Yes.
BigSquiby
i have that model, i got it from ebay new for $50 total. then i got an upgraded basket and tamper. its a solid machine, id be hard for me to make a better shot unless i dropped some serious money, at the end of the day its just a pump and a water heater, it either works or it doesn’t
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I’d say you’re being wise and realistic. Enjoy the setup.
I wish that Baratza Esp, great setup!!
Don’t have to spend thousands to enjoy and make good coffee. Enjoy in good health!
If you’re happy with the results then that’s all that matters !!!
That is exactly my son’s set-up. Good grinder. He’s trained himself on the nuances of the DeLonghi pump. He makes very tasty coffees and didn’t have to sacrifice to get it
That’s a solid budget setup. I really hope you enjoy it!
If you’re getting satisfying shots that none of that matters.
Enjoy!
What model of DeLonghi is?
Realistic 👍
How’s the frothing going? I just got the same machine. Great espresso but I can’t get the frothing to work. I have removed the metal sleeve
I’m making good shots with that
I have that model, or at least something very close to it. It’s underrated. If you do single shots and use a dark enough roast you can get decent espresso out of it with a good grinder.
I’d say you’re realistic for your budget and needs.
I’ve been running a Breville Dual-Temp Pro since 2017 and a Smart Grinder pro since 2020 and I get a perfect 1:2 shot. I’ll run those machines until they die.
Of course I’m envious when I use my in-law’s ECM but at home I’m never upset about my espresso.
I have pulled some great shots on mine! I have only recently started to transition towards manual espresso with the Neo flex, so now it’s primarily used for steaming
Decent
Por que no Los tres?
Hope you don’t have horses too!
Looks like you’re into good coffee to me.
What grinder is that?
If you enjoy what you’re drinking, it doesn’t matter. My whole set up cost less than £200 ($270) and I love what I make each day.
https://www.reddit.com/r/espresso/s/TfzzpALUUO
I love this set up. Easy and fun to tinker with.
Yes
Would your perception change if you had different equipment?
I’m always more impressed by a well-considered budget set up than a deluxe splurge. That said, I wouldn’t mind some of the fancy stuff.
It’s perfect. Hot bean water doesn’t need billionaire toys.
As long as it gets to job done
You can make excellent coffee with this setup. The affordability of it is its key feature, as it will “pay itself off” faster than more expensive gear.
I already had that Delonghi and updated it by purchasing a replacement steam lancet from another brand on Amazon. With a tutorial on YouTube and that’s it. It was a total game changer. Then I bought a naked portafilter (51mm) and my espresso changed forever. It was a wonderful 5 years before the rubber on the groupset went bad and I couldn’t find replacement parts that would work.
https://preview.redd.it/gatnciakesnf1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f7cf60f84d2d55c0a5b5f6467b6ffa700f35c2d
Does it taste good? If so, then you’re all set.
It presses hot water through nicely ground coffee. I’d say you are good.
10/10 would make café-beating coffee with this
I bought one as a backup for when my main espresso machine is down for repairs.
Chop the bottom of the portafilter to make it naked. Temp surf and you’ll get great shots.
It’s nice 👍
you are good! I have la marzocco and still love my stilosa! i hate gear shaming people.
https://preview.redd.it/60bpuooqnsnf1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ceef9b7dc8ee302b6696334dbc402c03a48d01a
Poor. All of those are well below average homeowner quality standards.
I think it’s a great start!
Probably all three.
I have that same model, my folks gave it to me because they don’t use it. I wish I knew how to use it the most effectively. I just use Lavazza ground coffee and try and guesstimate how much I should let it pour to equal one shot
Poor ahhh
Love the zip tie 🙂
Grinder is really good for the the price, it punches well above it.
looking good tbf! enjoy the brews 😀
Yes.
i have that model, i got it from ebay new for $50 total. then i got an upgraded basket and tamper. its a solid machine, id be hard for me to make a better shot unless i dropped some serious money, at the end of the day its just a pump and a water heater, it either works or it doesn’t