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EricBNC

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Re: Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.
« Reply #45 on: April 18, 2014, 12:36:00 PM »
That cup is a milk mustache maker for sure - looks tasty!
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Offline rgrosz78

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Re: Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.
« Reply #46 on: May 23, 2014, 01:45:20 PM »
I am slowly getting up the nerve / $$$ to replace my PID'd Gaggia Classic with the PVL.

Any more espresso experiences to report? Never had any "lever espresso" in the USA, and only one drinkable espresso at a coffee shop in the USA. I really do NOT get out much  ::)
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Re: Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.
« Reply #47 on: May 23, 2014, 02:52:07 PM »
I suggest you get the PVL and THEN decide.

The value of your Classic isn't going to change much in the time you spend deciding which one you prefer.

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Re: Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.
« Reply #48 on: May 23, 2014, 03:00:19 PM »
I moved from a highly modded Gaggia to a PVL.

There was certainly an adjustment period as they are very different tours of shots but I'd never trade back.
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Re: Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.
« Reply #49 on: May 24, 2014, 08:55:56 AM »
Quote from: John F on May 23, 2014, 03:00:19 PM
I moved from a highly modded Gaggia to a PVL.

There was certainly an adjustment period as they are very different tours of shots but I'd never trade back.

I had both the SAMA and the Classic for a period of time.   I worked really hard to get the best I could get out of the Classic and it produced an excellent shot and wonderful microfoam after I tuned the OPV, added the PID, upgraded the steam wand and bought the K-10. 

The SAMA can do all that without any fuss or bother at all, and even did it before the K-10.....:-)))

(Which is why the Classic is now, finally, up for sale.)
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Re: Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.
« Reply #50 on: May 26, 2014, 09:21:55 AM »
I'm in love with the PVL. It's taken this long to get proficient (in my mind) with the machine. It stayed at work for about 2 weeks, and now sits on my counter at home. One coworker was so distraught that I took the machine home that he ended up purchasing his own PVL. It's a great machine and I don't think you will regret the switch.

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Re: Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.
« Reply #51 on: May 26, 2014, 10:20:28 AM »
Years ago, (like most Gaggia owners)  I needed to upgrade but I didn't want a spring lever...so I got a Cremina (no spring). I am a now permanent resident of Leverland.

Go get a lever and stop thinking about it, you'll never look back!

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Re: Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.
« Reply #52 on: May 27, 2014, 08:03:39 AM »
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Re: Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.
« Reply #53 on: May 28, 2014, 12:49:33 PM »
One or two groups?

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Re: Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.
« Reply #54 on: May 28, 2014, 01:41:10 PM »
Quote from: Intrepid510 on May 28, 2014, 12:49:33 PM
One or two groups?
I'm going for the one group - rarely have anyone over who likes espresso.
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Re: Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.
« Reply #55 on: June 12, 2014, 07:03:56 PM »
Quote from: rgrosz78 on May 27, 2014, 08:03:39 AM
I re-read various PVL discussions / reviews at H-B ...

I'm going to pull the trigger next month.
Machine arrived yesterday, still waiting to be unpacked. Hope to set it up and start learning how to use it next week - have not roasted any coffee for a month!
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Re: Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.
« Reply #56 on: June 12, 2014, 08:32:18 PM »
Congrats!

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Re: Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.
« Reply #57 on: June 12, 2014, 08:37:38 PM »
You self control people blow my mind.

I unpacked mine within 11 seconds and had roasted AND pre ordered some Redbird timed to be aged upon machine arrival.
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Re: Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.
« Reply #58 on: June 12, 2014, 11:30:24 PM »
Grats!
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Re: Now I've gone and done it: The Ponte Vecchio Lusso Thread.
« Reply #59 on: June 13, 2014, 04:13:43 AM »
Have fun with the new toy!! Welcome to lever land!
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