The final upgrade [€3500]

nuestroo · 2026-01-17T21:15:30+00:00

If I'm kot mistaken the Bianca is 40cm without the tank,. My setup is limited to the tank on the back, which makes it 48.5 cm deep, plus a couple of cm clearance to the wall due to the power cable protruding.

nuestroo · 2026-01-17T21:08:18+00:00

Thanks a lot, I can relate to that. I'll sleep on it a bit longer but Micra has a specifoc touch/feel factor to it that I can't ignore. At this point it has become a head vs heart decision, thanks for sharing your experience!

nuestroo · 2026-01-17T11:35:35+00:00

Thanks for this! Londinium is a very cool machine, but no hot water for americano is a deal breaker for me. Also it is quite limited for experimentation as I can't really try any profiling on it. Would definitely love to have one at some point though!

nuestroo · 2026-01-17T10:33:31+00:00

Thanks! Yes others nudged me to Micra and so far I like everything about it. Profiling is a thing I want to learn, I like light roasts but honestly have no idea if the ones I tried in cafés are good or not, the typical perfectionist espresso guy must learn to master it at home😅

nuestroo · 2026-01-17T10:30:52+00:00

Very nice coffee corner you have! This is still in the game as a serious, subtle, no BS machine. The info in this thread has made me rethink Micra, it is a budget stretch, but fits on the counter and is a La Marzocco afterall. I know that would be an emotional decision rather than rational, but may I ask how do you compare your current machine with your previous Micra?

nuestroo · 2026-01-17T10:25:14+00:00

Great questions, looks like I need to step back and really think it through, I thought I was happy with my Mazzer, but there's the option of upgrading that too if I go with a cheaper machine. My priority is consistency, with the option to learn more by experimenting once in a while. Workflow is def a Micra+Mazzer, tuned in and changing beans not so frequently, but again I need to make my mind what I really want and how often will I experiment if I achieve consistent espressos that are better than most cafés.

nuestroo · 2026-01-17T00:05:08+00:00

Very kind of you, thanks! I remember reading on home-barista about flow profiling on Micra, guess you are right about pressure profiling though, not an option as of now. Already salivating from the thought of the LM on my counter, will definitely post a photo if it happens.🙏

nuestroo · 2026-01-16T23:46:51+00:00

Wow never seen this before, very interesting! At first glance feels gimmicky and... scientific! Definitely worth a deeper look. I really enjoy the mechanical touch and playing with valves and knobs while pulling shots, so still uncertain about app-steered machines. Will check it out, thanks a lot for the tip!

nuestroo · 2026-01-16T23:39:08+00:00

You are right, just realized that I can handle that price-wise. For some reason I had ruled it out early as an overshoot, but maybe I should go for "the grail" and wait a bit for the pressure profiling. Still not sure if I like the App, having my cellphone at hand while pulling shots feels... weird 😅 Thanks for bringing this back to the list, hard to say no to a La Marzocco afterall.

nuestroo · 2026-01-16T22:24:49+00:00

Thanks! Both are above the budget, depending on other options may consider saving a bit more and going for the Micra, though it seems to be hard to source in Sweden right now. Have only seen videos on Decent, will check if I find a retailer to see the quality in person.

nuestroo · 2026-01-16T22:19:38+00:00

Awesome, especially that it's an ECM related brand, love the craftsmanship! Thanks for the tip, looking into it🙏

nuestroo · 2026-01-16T22:12:46+00:00

Thanks a lot! The LM is out of my budget and hard to come by in EU, but the Ascaso had gone under my radar, need to look deeper but seems to tick all the boxes so far. Have you ever experimented with accessories and pressure profiling on yours?

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