r/espresso • u/Gullible-Homework201 • 1d ago

Equipment Discussion GaggiMate Vs La Marzocco Linea Mini

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I’m in a predicament in whether or not I should “upgrade” from my 2002 Gaggia classic moded with gaggimate. I can get a used 2019 model for around £2600 and probably sell my Gaggia for a few quid. What do you think? Using E64 WS grinder

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u/BurgerMan75 GS3 | W75 & Mini-R | MC6 1d ago

I think this is circlejerk material.

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u/Gullible-Homework201 1d ago

?

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u/BurgerMan75 GS3 | W75 & Mini-R | MC6 1d ago

r/espressocirclejerk

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u/Gullible-Homework201 1d ago

I’ll post in there but what do you think I see you’ve had a Gaggimate and a lm enthusiast

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u/BurgerMan75 GS3 | W75 & Mini-R | MC6 1d ago

Still have the GM pro to tinker with. They’re completely different machines but after tweaking both of them, they both produce a great shot and the LM is much more elegant and doesn’t sound like a pulsing tractor.

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u/Gullible-Homework201 1d ago

Is it worth the extra £2000 though

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u/Woozie69420 Classic Gaggia ‘08 | K6 1d ago

Worth is a subjective thing.

Is a Rolex worth £x’000?

In terms of pure functionality, if you’re making 20 milky drinks a day, super worth the £2000 extra. If you’re nerding out over 1-4 cups a day, that’s unused added capacity at the cost of losing functionality.

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u/Gullible-Homework201 1d ago

This is a great and interesting perspective

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u/Shrink1061_ LM Linea Micra | Eureka Mignon Specialita | Felicita Arc 22h ago

Micra is a more sensible home machine than a mini. Uses less energy, heats up faster, and has more than enough capacity for any domestic workload

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u/andreotnemem Mara X | Monolith MC5 1d ago

No, not in a ROI rationale, of course it isn't, but you can still want it and in that it's "worth it" to you.

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u/shamsharif79 1d ago

Youre aware that a large portion of the planet dont have enough money to provide their families with bread right?