If I sent Miss Silvia out to pasture, what would be the best replacement?

[John F]

I like the idea of having both:)

That was my original plan but it became obvious quickly it would not work for me.

I'm a one machine at a time type guy...I don't know how some of you do it with so many machines.

[Tex]

It's like listening to either my grandpa or grandma - "Play the field, have some fun while you're young." or "You'll be lucky to find any woman who'll have you, so settle down as quick as you find one."

[expy98]

Vivaldi has electronic temp control, but I'm not sure it's a PID? I do know the temp is adjustable in 1°C increments. This is a failing in my book, as I like to adjust temps in 1°F increments when I PID a machine.

Which is better, a finer more "consistent" starting temp or a more consistent intrashot temp? 
If you dig around for the data, intrashot temp is flatter on the Vivaldi
compared to PID E61s which fluctuates more than 1C as I recall. 

That said, I don't nec believe that's neither here nor there as there's no such thing as a perfect temp profile
and flat isn't necessary better neither.  I personally wouldn't choose one over the other based on that alone.

IMO, it's a wash, choose whichever machine you like based on other things instead.

[expy98]

It's like listening to either my grandpa or grandma - "Play the field, have some fun while you're young." or "You'll be lucky to find any woman who'll have you, so settle down as quick as you find one."

which said which?

[Tex]

Vivaldi has electronic temp control, but I'm not sure it's a PID? I do know the temp is adjustable in 1°C increments. This is a failing in my book, as I like to adjust temps in 1°F increments when I PID a machine.

Which is better, a finer more "consistent" starting temp or a more consistent intrashot temp? 
If you dig around for the data, intrashot temp is flatter on the Vivaldi
compared to PID E61s which fluctuates more than 1C as I recall. 

That said, I don't nec believe that's neither here nor there as there's no such thing as a perfect temp profile
and flat isn't necessary better neither.  I personally wouldn't choose one over the other based on that alone.

IMO, it's a wash, choose whichever machine you like based on other things instead.

I always tell folks to buy whatever the Mrs will let you put on her counter!
 

[Tex]

It's like listening to either my grandpa or grandma - "Play the field, have some fun while you're young." or "You'll be lucky to find any woman who'll have you, so settle down as quick as you find one."

which said which?

I'm convinced they used to switch off, just to mess with my head?
 

[expy98]

If the Mrs says "Breville", it's time to play the field...

[mp]

I say get one of each and damn the consequences.

[Tex]

I say get one of each and damn the consequences.

I tried that, but Mrs T¹ said I couldn't have a casual relationship while I was married to her! Go figure?

[mp]

I say get one of each and damn the consequences.

I tried that, but Mrs T¹ said I couldn't have a casual relationship while I was married to her! Go figure?

Yeah ... but you can always google at your neighbor.

[grinderz]

And he better stick to "googling" cause Tex's wife will clobber him for ogling.

[Tex]

And he better stick to "googling" cause Tex's wife will clobber him for ogling.

Yeah, kraut stompers aren't known for their appreciation of the way men are.

[mp]

And he better stick to "googling" cause Tex's wife will clobber him for ogling.

Yeah, kraut stompers aren't known for their appreciation of the way men are.