Believe it or not there is a Vostok 4 group selling in Brisbane for…..$6000aud negotiable! I wonder if I could cut it in half and share it with TomP.

@"Amberale"#p30446 Really, I didn't think they ever made a 4 group, even as a special? 3 group is the most?

Dunno mate,it's a FB marketplace thing, sounds like a cafe closing. I figure just the groups would be worth $6k. [URL=https://i.imgur.com/aY9E47w.jpg][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/aY9E47w.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

The ad claims only one of its kind ever shipped out of Italy. [URL=https://i.imgur.com/8JySFqU.jpg][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/8JySFqU.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

@"Amberale"#p30450 I can believe it's one of a kind. Paolo confirmed they made a few in the beginning, but they make no 4 groups now.

@"Inspector"#p30466 It would want to be. She is 4' long, weighs 110kg dry and uses 6000w.

@"Amberale"#p30446 or we can go halves and take turns. I'll have it for the first 20 years, and then you have it for the next 20. Fair 'nuff?

@"Amberale"#p30450 That is one VERY special machine. Studmistress OK with this? I can see here buying another ten bulls if you get this one AA.

The thing is spotless and I notice in the first picture it’s a mirror panel at the bottom showing the group, that’s a nice machine alright

@"tompoland"#p30494 It is spectacular isn't it mate. I am sort of toying with the idea of a one group Vostok and even that might not fit in the kitchen. This would have to go in the shed/pool room but is lots cheaper than a one group. [URL=https://i.imgur.com/wwVXBCQ.jpg][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/wwVXBCQ.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

ACS Vostok

Loonster

SpacemanSpiff Anyone know of a decent tamping station that fits the lsm portafilter?

I’m planning on using a hockey puck. What benefits are there to using a tamping station?

SpacemanSpiff

Loonster just something to spend money on. Hockey puck is a great idea.

JahLaza

DavecUK I look forward to some new videos from you Dave

Loonster

DavecUK Ask ACS to fit a different wand and take a photo, especially with them trying to press the buttons. I think it will be OK, as the valve body is a commercial one and pokes out a decent amount.

I opted for the spider wands. I could have went with the small steam wand and long brew wand, but didn’t want the Vostok to walk like an Egyptian.

Amberale

Loonster
I love the long wands.
They move all the way to the sides and out of the way when not in use.

Adrianmsmith

OldGregg what is a faucet 🇬🇧
😘

MediumRoastSteam

Adrianmsmith

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/faucet

☺️

Adrianmsmith

Thank you. So it’s a tap 🫣🤭😁

Loonster

I love the English to English translation.

Loonster

DavecUK I have an actual decibel meter, so will record it when mine “eventually” arrives

You are probably already aware, but incase you are not: the perception of loudness is dependent as much on frequency as it is dbl. A 60db sound at 1000 hz would be perceived at the same loudness as a 70db sound at 200hz.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal-loudness_contour

Maybe it would be more beneficial to report the loudness in sones?

Or even better: Sones (DB @ Frequency)

Bobbyji

Dave, have you received your EVO Leva yet? I’m excited for a report/review from you on it. Personally I’m Torn between the EVO and the Vostok. I’ve got the Room for either, and now that the internals are identical it has made the decision harder yet! 1st world problems no doubt…

Bob

DavecUK

Bobbyji Dave, have you received your EVO Leva yet? I’m excited for a report/review from you on it. Personally I’m Torn between the EVO and the Vostok. I’ve got the Room for either, and now that the internals are identical it has made the decision harder yet! 1st world problems no doubt…

I have not, unsure whether I will get it before Christmas, which is a shame as I would have the time to do a good review over the Christmas period.

I personally prefer the panel and control placement on the Evo, but the main thing for me…it’s more compact.

Loonster

Bobbyji

I also have a Vostok on order that would likely have shipped already if it wasn’t for me adding the safety device. When I was contacted late October, I was told that the safety system would’t be ready until late November or early December and adding it will delay my machine. I was okay with that. Dave’s machine is waiting for the same thing.

So our machines should be shipping any day now…

Cuprajake

If I had space I’d have a Vostok

I don’t have space so I’d have an Evo 🤣

MacPhisto

I was torn between the two, as my space could just fit a Vostok. Decided that it made more sense to have the smaller footprint to free up space for other things on the counter.

Now it’s the waiting time, but I’m sure it will be after Christmas.

Bobbyji

Thanks for the input guys; much appreciated.

DavecUK

I believe mine is about to ship….so should have it to do a review, or rather a “deep dive”, over the Christmas holidays. 😀

Loonster

DavecUK

I asked for an update on my machine.

Your machine is ready.
We are waiting for the safety system which is taking longer.
Our supplier has to deliver the piece that needs to be modified.
We are expecting the delivery before Christmas, but we do not know if the machine can be sent before the Holidays or right after it.

So at least for me, with delivery to the US, probably won’t happen till January. I do hope you get yours first, so I can have an updated user guide before mine arrives.

koffeeking

Can anyone suggest any different baskets or shower screens that fit the vostok group head and portafilter ?

Cuprajake

group head really not needed,

basket the ims competition are good baskets

koffeeking

O.k thanks struggling to find a ridged basket or do you think I’d get away with ridgless

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