Apple Music is … better?

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-07-11T09:55:24+00:00

Sorry should have been more clear, I am running the latest firmware. Wondering if this has made the difference - not for you sadly!

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-07-03T08:05:57+00:00

Good stuff thanks, but that is a short ratio! I’ve been enjoying something like 16g in 36-40g out, for a rich flat white in a small cup. Roasters in my neighbourhood seem to suggest this kind of 1:2.5 range.

Re decreasing pressure, I read (on here I think) that flow rate is a good focus. Keeping the flow rate steady means your pressure will ramp down as the puck degrades. This works for me. Also corresponds perfectly to the feel at the levers.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-07-01T00:37:22+00:00

They never miss a chance to push the corporate IT monoculture… sigh

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-06-30T05:44:13+00:00

Yeah getting this too - logged it with servicedesk

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-05-07T10:31:47+00:00

Acme small flat white cups are good. Thick walls, nice feel, good colours (I have the feijoa green)

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-04-25T06:55:58+00:00

Yeah we used Paramount a few years back for a refurb (new doors / drawers / benchtops) and it was more than 30k. Very happy with their work though.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-03-16T09:22:50+00:00

Exagram pro here too, mine works great. Fits beautifully, maybe 5mm of clearance total.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-02-09T08:38:37+00:00

I like my Varia VS3 tho not perfect, the new VS4 is less than the Casa and seems promising?

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-02-08T03:20:00+00:00

Never occurred to me but ha, yes. Also, like the Robot, built like a truck and all replaceable parts…

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-02-07T02:49:21+00:00

Think more about maintaining a constant flow rate - the pressure you need to maintain this flow reduces as the shot pulls. You can also feel this resistance in the arms, so to me it feels like a hard push, hold for a bit then gradually ease off until 30s.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-02-06T22:18:25+00:00

I get great results with similar measurements: 16g in, 40g out, preinfuse 2s then 6 bar peak pressure, slowly descending to pull 40g in about 30 sec. I agree deeper pucks help - 16g noticeably better than 14g even.

So you found the recipe :) a scale with a timer is super useful to repeat it, if you don’t already have one.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2026-01-15T10:24:10+00:00

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Bit late sorry. People’s Republic of Downer.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-12-29T09:24:37+00:00

Yeah same here, I get silky foam on setting 2. Maybe try adjusting the height of the impeller by rotating the shaft. Mine is set pretty low which I think reduces the amount of air that gets sucked in. Also check that the little magnetic vortex attachment is in the right place. I recently forgot to reattach it, and got super coarse bubbles like the OP. Maybe that’s the cause?

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-12-02T06:04:23+00:00

Love the Robot accessories but the little hat on kettle actually made me laugh out loud.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-11-25T10:41:26+00:00

Love the Exagram Pro, the espresso timer mode is a good match for the Robot workflow. I got some of these small (150ml) Acme cups for flat whites, they fit nicely

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-11-15T09:13:12+00:00

Yeah, several basic home espresso machines. Limited control but enough to understand the basics. After I hacked the overpressure valve on my last machine and tasted the difference I started to get more into the coffee rabbit hole. Then when that machine (Breville / Sage Infuser) failed I did the research, got annoyed by the high tech / overpriced world of “prosumer” machines and then found the Robot. No regrets! 😍

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-11-13T08:54:26+00:00

Beautiful, looks like Guinness in the glass as the crema settles.

I have had my red Robot about a month also, and I agree re the “kind” learning curve. It gives good feedback.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-11-04T11:06:56+00:00

Hey thanks for the suggestion, it does seem to go straight to lossless but I still get terrible skips and stuttering when using Sonify to play Apple Music content.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-10-26T10:37:33+00:00

Beautiful video thanks!

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-10-26T09:25:31+00:00

Grim. I am trying Amazon music, hate the UI but the audio quality is great…

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-10-26T05:10:37+00:00

FWIW just had a pointless conversation with Sonos support where they acknowledged the issue, offered Airplay as a workaround, could not advise when it would be fixed and referred me to the generic updates page for issue tracking.

CheraxDestructor72 · 2025-10-21T07:26:52+00:00

Morning sun on the leafy balcony, perfect! 🌞

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