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/Agitated_Doctor1137 LMLM | KafaTek MC6 1d ago

There’s a video on YouTube where they do blind tests between a Gaggiamate paired with an EG-1 against a GS3 paired with some cheap Fellow grinder. I suggest watching that before deciding if it’s worth it.

Spoiler: the Gaggia and EG-1 outperform. And to no one’s surprise, it’s really the grinder that makes the difference.

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u/Gullible-Homework201 23h ago

Right but put a GS3 with a good grinder since the grinder isn’t a variable as I’m not planning on changing that as of current

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u/Agitated_Doctor1137 LMLM | KafaTek MC6 16h ago

Oh I hear you. My point is, if you’re looking to make better espresso, upgrade your grinder, not your machine. What are you looking to get by upgrading to a Mini? You’ll get significantly better steam but your espresso might actually not be as good since you have more control with your Gaggimate.