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I’d probably hold out for a fully manual machine if you’re not particularly taken with how it operates anyhow. There’s plenty about.

I use 7 bar on the commercial machine in the shop, we arrived at it by tasting espresso at 9, then 8 and so on.

Under-extraction is the key for any coffees that are a bit toasty. Monmouth filter recipe is 26g / 250ml running through in about 3 mins for pour over. That’s why it tastes good there but burnt when you make it with a modern recipe at home.

No worries. Yes either of those would fit, but it’s not a part that I would buy second hand, it is safety critical.

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Looks like a very slow or intermittent leak from where the grouphead joins the top bit (sorry I’ve never taken a Classic to bits). Most likely needs a new gasket or o-ring there.

No don’t swap the big commercial pressure stat out for a little domestic machine one. I know the little one is rated for 15a but it’s not meant for the task. If Fracino could have got away with fitting the cheap one they would have done.

The Sirai has 3 outputs for up to 3 separate legs of the element giving you some redundancy if one fails. If you combine them all then you lose all heat in event of a failure.

I might be interested in those, give me a shout when you go ahead. Cheers.

Sounds like any of the Neat Classic or Iota stand mount or floorstanders would do the job then as long as you like their character.

I was really knocked out by the LS3/5a when I first put them in, I’d never heard anything that imaged so well but over time I’ve got a bit fed up of having to really crank them to bring them to life. Even then they don’t really make you tap your foot, more like stroke your chin.

If you want to try them to see if you like the sound I could send them to you (not trying to sell them to you, I’m going to keep them). They’re very accurate replicas that I’ve since fitted Falcon gold badge crossovers and drivers to - it’s just the cabinets aren’t from one of the factories but they are to spec.

Yes I’d love to hear the petite classic, but these are the first floorstanders I’ve tried (not including the Heresies but they’re sort of in between floorstanders and standmounts) and I really like the extra bass. Bookshelves I’ve tried with ports always boom in my lounge, sealed ones need a sub, these towers are just right.

I haven’t looked into the Super Denton, they do look nice.

If she hates them now, wait until I’ve made a dog’s breakfast of sticking that stuff on.

I can see why the reviews are always so positive, they’re very dynamic and exciting. They’re the best all-round package I’ve had in this room so far. The Heresies are too big, the RP50M IIs are a bit ruff and the LS3/5As are too laid back. Plus I don’t need a sub with them so I can stop meddling with that.

I’ve got a feeling these won’t be staying too long - my wife hates them, they are in a horrible dated orange stain finish. I think I’m going to save for a pair of those tiny floorstanders the Iota Alpha with a more modern look.

Just scored these Neat Mystique 2 floorstanders for £250. I’m quite shocked by them - they’re more forward than even my Klipsch Heresies. Exactly what I was after.

Pro-Ject Prebox DS2 Digital does all of that plus it’s a nice headphone amp. I’ve used mine in all sorts of configurations, it’s very versatile.

https://www.project-audio.com/en/product/pre-box-ds2-digital/

I’ve since upgraded to an external phono stage and added a linear power supply but it sounds great straight out of the box.

Seems right and proper to have a cup of tea while you do it.

Interesting that - Hasbean doesn’t really mean anything without Steve Leighton and his customer interaction. You can tell by the response to their In My Mug videos these days.

I wonder what they’ve gained from the acquisition - I would guess most of Hasbean’s subscribers will have gone elsewhere, probably not the wholesale accounts so much - that’s likely a good customer base still, plus they get the production facilities.

I wish I knew business and not just coffee, I’ll never get the big money buy out.

Great buy. Mine was £9k with 60k. I would have to think really long and hard it you offered me a brand spanker 5 series estate in exchange for it. I can’t think of a better car of any sort at any age. Trouble is I’ve liked it so much I’ve put another 30k on in less than 3 years so rolling the clock back to 23,000 woul be a massive win.

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He’s pulling your leg, it was Joy Division.

Nope, not cracking me up either.

Stan Moody - 15 yo, looks about 6, winning snooker. Luke Lttler, 16 yo, looks like a plumber with 3 houses winning darts.

That’s for me and my wife. 2 cups each before we leave the house. I only usually have one more in the day not including cupping and all the technical stuff.

Edit - keeping for a while - yes, it starts to fall off after a couple of hours but it doesn’t often come to that. It will stay hot when it’s full and you’ve put the stopper in for at least 4 hours, maybe 6. It tastes pretty sad by then though.

No I just do it all as per the instructions, I can’t imagine there would be any positive or noticeable benefit from trying to hack it. I do it the night before and have it turn on with a timer socket thing.

Strong endorsement for moccamaster (the thermos one) from me. I don’t particularly enjoy the process of making V60 or other manual methods at home, just want a litre of excellent coffee on hand without fuss.

That’s great thank you. I have just had to do the ‘turn the laser pot up’ thing, so I’ve bought a new laser assembly to keep spare as I think that means the beginning of the end. I’ll give the rails a polish while I’m about it.