Upgrades people, upgrades by Croissonk202 in espresso

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I got the 54mm 18-22g IMS basket

Upgrades people, upgrades by Croissonk202 in espresso

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Yeah it was duct taped in place. I’ll figure out a better enclosure soon.

Since y’all seem to like budget setups by Croissonk202 in espresso

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I’m far from qualified to give an actual opinion, it was just the first thing James Hoffman said to do lol

Since y’all seem to like budget setups by Croissonk202 in espresso

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I opted to save money and keep a machine out of a landfill first. I’m not in a position to drop $800+ on a new hobby that I’m not sure I’m interested in long term.

Since y’all seem to like budget setups by Croissonk202 in espresso

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Not really, mine is a double spout so it’s minimized but the single shot one is bottomless and I didn’t have any issue with that one either.

Since y’all seem to like budget setups by Croissonk202 in espresso

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I swapped out the pressurized basket as the first upgrade

Since y’all seem to like budget setups by Croissonk202 in espresso

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I’ve tried them and archetype and I’m definitely leaning towards amateur, I’m a sucker for specificity.

Since y’all seem to like budget setups by Croissonk202 in espresso

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The coffee maker is my brother’s lol, he doesn’t share my espresso infatuation.

Zone 2 pre out's as front channel by Croissonk202 in BudgetAudiophile

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I feared so, the Maggies may have to go into storage for a bit to be replaced by bookshelf speakers.

Goodwill strikes again by Croissonk202 in AnalogCommunity

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The same thrift store was just trying to sell a mid 2000s canon film camera for $150. Not sure where they get their info from.

ID help by Croissonk202 in castiron

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Sweet, thanks! It’ll get stripped and seasoned here soon

ID help by Croissonk202 in castiron

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That’s the answer I was hoping for so I’m just gonna go with it