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You can make excellent espresso drinks with this machine - if you use a small pitcher and are willing to work with it. The steam pressure drops considerably; machine should automatically boost temp as soon as steam wand turns on. Even with a tiny pitcher (5 oz), steam dies down before I'm done almost half the time. Excellent espresso brewing. I have a good grinder and slightly overfill the portafilter. Lots of Crema and tastes great. We are returning the bottomless portafilter because streams of water shoot through and there are splatters everywhere. Not a bit problem; the double portafilter is fine. Will be using this machine until it dies or until we've save up to get a much more expensive machine. Great value.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This machine is very basic and needs a lot of modifications to brew properly. I've changed the OPV spring to 9 bar so it will produce italian coffee at the proper pressure. With a stiff learning curve, your next machine will be easy to operate. I think this machine doesnxt produce enough power to make frothed milk correctly. But, I am enjoying learning about it.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The Gaggia Classic Pro is very simple to use for manual users. It takes some learning in temperature ranges and pressure control. By using a lcd thermometer and replacing the 15bar spring with 9bar you are good to go for a decent cup of coffee. With good beans of course you can't go wrong with the Gaggia.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Awesome budget friendly machine, the high pressure basket makes it easy to use and get quality espressos!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I have only been using this machine for a few weeks and already very much appreciate how sturdy and well designed this machine is. The espresso results are entirely based on my technique and I have no complaints about the machine! Based on recommendations from YouTube experts I am using a separate tamper and a different portafilter. I do not count these changes against the machine and suggest other owners customize their machine to their liking as well.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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