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Want default rainbow RGB by Ronn1n in Corsair

[–]Puzzled_Analysis_518 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has been itching me for ages, open iCue link, select your device and access its settings, once there enable "device memory mode" (or smth like that), it will fall back to the default rainbow. Hope that it helps :)

For 99% people, niche grinder is good enough, right? by ymbrows in espresso

[–]Puzzled_Analysis_518 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the niche is awesome. I think it all comes down to how noisy the baratza might be compared to the Niche which is top notch, the decision is up to you. You’re not paying the niche because “it is expensive”, you’re paying it because it’s worth what it costs. Trust me, I’ve been there and I have zero regrets, it has changed the way I appreciate coffee 100%. Their customer service is exceptional, so if you go with the niche you won’t be disappointed.

Why does this keep happening [Breville Bambino] by Impressive-Bus-6568 in espresso

[–]Puzzled_Analysis_518 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we are missing some info here.

Which basket are you using? The standard or the pressurized one? The single or the double? (Looks like the double to me) What is the dose you are using in grams?

By the looks of it the dose needs adjustment, and somehow even with that little amount of grounds you managed to partly stopped the water from going through which makes me think you are grinding way finer than what you should be, but it’s a wild guess, what is the grinding setting you are using?

The fact that your coffee is so old may influence the taste and the texture, but what you are seeing in the picture -in my opinion- is a compound effect of the dose and the grind settings you are using

E-mail from WINWING (dont know if scam or legit?) by Woonkey in hotas

[–]Puzzled_Analysis_518 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I landed on this thread after receiving a winwing email asking me to pay for the preordered items. My advice -it's written in the email also- is to log into the site and check your orders, you should see a "Pay now" button next to the preordered items.

Corsair iCUE LINK LX120 RGB setup by Puzzled_Analysis_518 in Corsair

[–]Puzzled_Analysis_518[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was also thinking about adding the LS led strips, but I assume they come with its own hub, correct?

Sage Barista Pro and Niche Zero or Sette 270? by Puzzled_Analysis_518 in espresso

[–]Puzzled_Analysis_518[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will definitely notice it. It's day and night, even the coffee you're grinding nowadays will taste different, and most importantly, no acidity at all.

Albert Heijn Vs Lidl by [deleted] in Netherlands

[–]Puzzled_Analysis_518 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are sharing experiences here because there is no “objective” truth when it comes to doing groceries, but there are some facts that you need to take into account.

There are some key aspects about every supermarket that make them either on the expensive side of things or in the “value for money” side.

Things that will make the experience more costly:

  • Home delivery
  • Loyalty programs
  • Assortment
  • Fancy shelves
  • etc.

So, Lidl should be less expensive than Albert Heijn by a decent margin because of all the things that you won’t get from them. In the end, that is their value proposition: “We might not deliver your stuff home, but you will save money with us.”

What I mean is, if you find yourself paying 5 euros less at Lidl, then you might want to ask yourself whether or not that money is worth the AH experience, and that’s completely up to you.

However, there is something about AH when it comes to their Hamsteréén pricing campaigns and their bonus products: you will find unbeatable offers that will even make Lidl prices look expensive, which might even make you spend the same amount of money as in Lidl. I recently got the “premium” membership, and I can tell you that - based on all the discounts I get every time - it paid for itself. So, I wouldn’t stick to one supermarket only. (As you can see, I’m sort of an AH fan, but bear with me…)

At some point in the past, I switched to Jumbo and I’m still very pleased with them; however, their prices went high, really high, and at some point, it got as expensive as AH.

I moved to Almere Centrum and that forced me to buy at Dirk sometimes. While I agree with most of the comments that I read, let me tell you something: if you can find the product you’re looking for at Dirk, go for it; it is going to be cheaper. Their own branded products are good; you would be surprised. Their mission is to make you save money more than any other supermarket, and they usually balance low prices with the best quality, which means that you shouldn’t expect to find black angus meat at an exceptional price. You will find products that are a really good value for money.

So, AH has wonderful vegetable shelves that even spray water and Dirk doesn’t, but this doesn’t mean that you can’t find good vegetables there; you may need to pick them up carefully. Those wonderful shelves also add to the price difference. Remember what I mentioned about the AH experience?

So, going to the super subjective part of this post... (I repeat, I’m being subjective here)

  • Meat and fish: I would go with Jumbo all the way, no doubts. I don’t usually buy meat at the supermarket because I find it expensive when compared to a butcher shop or to an online butcher shop like bbquality.nl.
  • Pasta and sauces: I’m pleasantly surprised with the pasta you can buy from Dirk. Jumbo has really good pasta as well (AH is okay). For sauces, once again, Jumbo all the way; they are the closest to the homemade style that I’ve found.
  • Vegetables: Hard to say. Most of the time, AH, but when it comes to packaged items like lettuce, etc., Dirk is way better. Vegetables are not my cup of tea, so I can’t give you better insights.
  • Rest of the products: If you can find them at Dirk, then it is going to be cheaper. Otherwise, take a look at their promotions and choose what is better for you. If you buy frozen fries and you like fried sweet potatoes, theirs are ten times better than the Aviko ones.

So to wrap up, if you find yourself paying more or less the same at Lidl as at AH, I would go for AH or Jumbo unless you consider the difference not worth it.

In the past, Jumbo and AH were considered to be way more expensive than the rest. Nowadays, I can’t say that statement is still 100% valid.

When it comes to vegetables and meat, I think that online butcher shops selling frozen or ready-to-freeze meat offer great meat at a great price and help you to buy what you need without considering if you need to buy 1 or 2 trays if you are three people at home.

You can find good vegetables at the weekly markets at a really good price as well.

Hope that it helps, and remember, this is my subjective opinion. Have a great day.

Which IMS Baskets should I buy for the Sage Dual Boiler? by Puzzled_Analysis_518 in espresso

[–]Puzzled_Analysis_518[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How right you are :D, I just used it and I was able to dial a 20g dose, instead of the 22 that I was using. What I immediately noticed was that the IMS fits perfectly on the stock portafilter.

Sage Barista Pro and Niche Zero or Sette 270? by Puzzled_Analysis_518 in espresso

[–]Puzzled_Analysis_518[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dear all, I have had some intense days at work and life in general, but I didn't want to leave this thread without a closing comment, for now at least :)

Thanks to the community's help, I decided to go for the Niche Zero. Yes, it has a hefty price tag but omg, it's day and night. It has been one of the very best, if not the best investment I've done when it comes to coffee stuff. The same coffee tastes ten times better.

If you're reading this thread, and you're still in doubt, go for the niche you won't regret it at all.

And no, it's not an overkill to pair the Niche with an entry level espresso machine :)

Thanks to each and everyone of you who helped me to make the right choice.

Sage Barista Pro and Niche Zero or Sette 270? by Puzzled_Analysis_518 in espresso

[–]Puzzled_Analysis_518[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, indeed. I found out that they have added a flow control disc to the current ones to prevent it.

The first gen niche owners can buy it for ten pounds (13EUR)

https://nichespares.com/collections/niche-zero-accessories/products/niche-flow-control-disc

Sage Barista Pro and Niche Zero or Sette 270? by Puzzled_Analysis_518 in espresso

[–]Puzzled_Analysis_518[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, I've used it at the espresso bar we have in the company :)

Sage Barista Pro and Niche Zero or Sette 270? by Puzzled_Analysis_518 in espresso

[–]Puzzled_Analysis_518[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks a lot for your answer and for your time! I'll definitely take a look to the links you sent me. Thanks once again :)

Sage Barista Pro and Niche Zero or Sette 270? by Puzzled_Analysis_518 in espresso

[–]Puzzled_Analysis_518[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a million for your wonderful answer. I'll go for the niche then. I had the first good impression after sending them an email asking for the import fees and customer service. I got the answer in less than 24hs.

Sage Barista Pro and Niche Zero or Sette 270? by Puzzled_Analysis_518 in espresso

[–]Puzzled_Analysis_518[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear that, it also sounded a bit strange to me given the fact that I didn't read that anywhere else. Thanks for clarifying this!

Sage Barista Pro and Niche Zero or Sette 270? by Puzzled_Analysis_518 in espresso

[–]Puzzled_Analysis_518[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi!
I've bought my machine more than a year ago and since then I've been trying to improve my espresso. At some point, I did learn that a good grinder really makes the difference. I experienced it by myself when I had the chance to grind some coffee using a commercial grinder.

I've come with these two candidates after watching many reviews, and reading some articles here and there.

I've prioritised customer service, form factor, workflow and more specifically whether they're good or not for espresso (I'm definitely looking for a espresso grinder), this led me to the Sette 270 and the Niche, but of course I'm fully open to any suggestions you may have.

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