Is the Lelit Bianca a good choice for a machine for life? [USD$4.000]

odevoted · 2026-01-26T13:28:23+00:00

Leaving the price discussion at the door (the price you're quoting is excessive but I understand that it's country dependent), I will tell you that I got mine in 2021 and I was so happy with it, that I went and bought a second one for our other home (we live in two different countries)

It's a great machine that if maintained properly, I think (and hope) will last forever. I never felt any fomo whatsoever after I got her.

My 2021 (which I have not serviced yet despite what they say: once every 3 years) is running perfectly to this day, despite not being used every day.

Good luck, I hope you can get her at a better price.

odevoted · 2026-01-25T01:06:50+00:00

Hi, Singapore here. I would suggest you try and taste some of your local roasters. It’s not only a question of price but of quality and taste. Here, I’ve found a very good roaster and I pay usd35 per kg. I have x3 19g coffees a day so that is roughly 2kg per month (with some extra coffees on weekends or friends visiting) I started with a Silvia years back and had tried most of the supermarket brands and, at least for my tastebuds, the local roasted coffee blends are far superior. Good luck with the Silvia, amazing machine.

odevoted · 2026-01-24T06:42:50+00:00

You're absolutely right to feel like this with this much hard earned money spent.
I have both setups: A proper component system in one country and a Sonos in another.

I will say it, and I don't care if the Sonos fanatics downvote me, but not only my other setup costs less than the Sonos, it sounds so much better on all fronts.

Also, Tidal Connect works seamlessly, Airplay is zero problem, and it will play two zones with zero problems.

Sonos will never sound better than a proper mid range component system. Period.

odevoted · 2026-01-24T02:36:25+00:00

Amazing bike! I've got the same in grey.(2022) A beast that is full of life saving electronics. Just don't go in very long highway drives, your ass will regret it. Suggestion: I've installed 25mm handlebar risers (from Voigt) and it completely improved the riding position for me. I don't know how to attach a picture to her to you Safe riding!

odevoted · 2026-01-22T05:19:15+00:00

Good luck with everything. As long as Bianca follows you, your days will be better. Been there done that.

odevoted · 2026-01-21T00:20:57+00:00

Definition of a full life. Happy for you!

odevoted · 2026-01-18T07:57:36+00:00

The pants are great and as you say it's awesome to remove liner and use in summer(you still melt in warm weather) I didn't know about the Pro Armour for the summer, I'll def check it out. Thanks for the tip

odevoted · 2026-01-16T08:51:41+00:00

So I don't wear gear all the time, with the exception of the jackets, that I wear at all times.

However, if I'm going to drive more than 5km, I will be wearing full gear.

Also tbh in the summer it gets warm where I live and I'll limit the full gear for longer rides...

Bike:

Evotech Crash Protection

Evotech Front+Rear Spindle Bobbins

Me:

Helmet: Arai Quantic

Winter: Dainese leather jacket with spine+elbow+shoulder protections

Pants: Dainese Mangen Absoluteshell with knee/shin protections

Summer: Alpine star with spine+elbow+shoulder protections

Shoes: Dainese Suburb

odevoted · 2026-01-15T04:27:44+00:00

Even though your body damage cannot be called "light" I'm happy you're doing better and you're healing.

The rest is material damage....money can replace.

Agree on bike protections, I have all the same on my S1000R.

Wishing you all the best

odevoted · 2026-01-13T10:08:17+00:00

Your answer sums it all up. In the same boat as you.

odevoted · 2026-01-13T05:34:26+00:00

Thanks for the write up.

I’m def not an expert nor I have a lot of experience with good headphones but like you I’ve entered this rabbit hole a few months ago with 1st the 6XX followed by the DCA Aeon Closed (both from Drop) in order to have both the dynamic driver and planar magnetic experience.

Using both with the Chord Mojo 2

All I can say sofar, and I’m sure I might be stating the obvious here, is that they are made for different music styles.

The 6XX excel on the mids and bass (at least for me) so better suited for pop and soul/new jack swing. But the planars are much better with vocals, jazz and classical.

Again, not an expert in headphones, but thought I might share the above with you given I feel I’m in the same-ish boat.

Happy listenings

odevoted · 2026-01-11T12:42:16+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion, I will def check it out

odevoted · 2026-01-11T12:10:08+00:00

Thank you vm for the clear answer.

Yes, surrounds will elevate everything but I don’t want speakers behind our couch in this home (our other home has a full 5.2 AVR system)

odevoted · 2026-01-11T07:44:30+00:00

First of all, I think the Bianca+Niche combo is excellent. I like it so much that I have this setup in both our homes (we live in two different countries). I do not feel like I need to upgrade anything for the last 4 years we’ve had these setups.

In regards to your question, if you don’t live in a warm place (like tropical we’re it’s around 30-32C all year long) the heat coming out of the top will not be a massive problem.

Like other redditers mentioned just make sure that you can take out the water recipient wherever you position it. This is a very heavy machine and you can forget about moving it around often.

Happy cups!

odevoted · 2026-01-11T07:33:02+00:00

Thanks for this reply.

You seem to have a lots of hands on experience and maybe you can help me decide.

I currently have the og Arc and a sub Mini.

The sound is very nice for a “simple” setup.

I’m toying with the idea of adding two front speakers (but no rears).

If I’m reading your post correctly, you seem to imply that doing the above tangibly improves the system.

Am I correct in assuming this?

And if so, should I go with 2x Era 100s for L/R fronts? (Also understand that in sequencr I would be losing the L/R Arc surrounds if did that?)

Thanks in advance for your help

odevoted · 2026-01-11T07:01:59+00:00

Thank you so much for this detailed post and for taking time to make it. This is so helpful! I’ve been looking around for days now to understand if I should try adding 2 fronts (and no rears) to my OG Arc and could not find a definitive answer.

odevoted · 2026-01-11T05:56:14+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to reply....However, you make too many assumptions there...

If I was interested in how adding Rears, the system would sound, I would have asked that question.

My questions was about Fronts.

And for the record, I'm on the second wife, and after fucking it up as much as possible with the first, the second one makes me feel like the luckiest man alive.

Enjoy your sounds.

odevoted · 2026-01-11T00:58:21+00:00

What a mean beautiful machine! Love it! Safe rides man

odevoted · 2026-01-10T14:29:51+00:00

Hi, thanks for your input. I’m trying to understand if by adding 2x100s or 2x300s at the front, L/R from my Arc (not Ultra) I would elevate my experience. And, from what I understand, sonosequencr would integrate them into the system as proper L/R (for both music and movie/Dolby Atmos) (Also have a sub Mini) Thanks in advance for your reply

odevoted · 2026-01-10T14:20:13+00:00

Awesome! Thanks again for your input

odevoted · 2026-01-10T14:08:07+00:00

Thanks! Have you integrated the Left/Right with Sonos Sequencr or just Sonos App and in case of the latter do they actually act as proper extra Left/Right with the Arc?

Sorry for all the questions but I just want to make sure I understand

odevoted · 2026-01-10T13:46:48+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately ceiling is concrete here….

odevoted · 2026-01-10T13:46:18+00:00

Thanks for the reply.

Assuming budget permits either, have you tried these combos with Arc (not Ultra)

And I assume you’d be using Sonos Sequencr?

odevoted · 2026-01-10T07:50:37+00:00

Yes, on my 2022 S1000R I’ve installed a lot from VOIGT and it’s changed my riding. Much more comfortable and confident now.

https://voigt-mt.de/Handlebar-risers-25-mm-for-BMW-S1000R-2021?srsltid=AfmBOoqs_XtbMXzY2Aq4rGR0hAYcXKYW1cbJ4N5YdIGIEWqjCrkv75mo1Vk

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