Which Dual Boiler

Goodfella Very nice! Well done and enjoy your coffee making.

Goodfella Should the Porta Filter live in the group head even when it’s off? When I got my Oracle the Sage guy told me it should only be in when heating up.

It’s ok to leave. I always lock it back even when the machine is off.

Goodfella Should the Porta Filter live in the group head even when it’s off? When I got my Oracle the Sage guy told me it should only be in when heating up.

Locke it in lightly, not as hard as you would when making a coffee. When you use the timer, having it gently locked in is essential.

Goodfella Lovely looking setup and tamper station looks great..

Goodfella Should the Porta Filter live in the group head even when it’s off

Mine does - but somehow I often find a used puck in there a few days later..

Mutepost Mine does - but somehow I often find a used puck in there a few days later..

When I come down in the morning, the machines all warmed up and there is a nice spent. puck toasting inside the group….I have a little bit of hate for that puck and myself for leaving it there!

Ernie1 Yet another vote for the Bianca, I’ve had mine three months and still look forward to using it every day.

I suppose looks are subjective but to me it has the aesthetic appeal of a classic car or a well-kept Vincent motorbike.

Did someone mention Vincents?

Actually, I’ve often thought that there are parallels between the Evo Leva and the early post war Vincent twins; no compromise quality and performance, put together using parts from other machines in the range in an innovative compact design, competition beating performance from the off, no shortage of detractors most of which have never used one.

If you think that posh coffee machines are a rabbit hole leading down into a money pit…😄

Sorry, got carried away there, didn’t mean to derail the thread.

Norvin put together using parts from other machines in the range in an innovative compact design, competition beating performance from the off, no shortage of detractors most of which have never used one.

That’s about right…there did seem to be a group of people who really didn’t like the fact it existed…even the lever mag issue 4 made a revealing comment about that…if people spotted it.

Apart from a certain group, others seem pleased…The Niche Grinder, was also disliked by, a certain group don’t seem to like…if the Vesuvius Evo does anything, it will disrupt the market for the better. It’s indisputable how good Niche has been for the grinder market as competing grinders have come out. Finally, people don’t have to buy used commercial grinders any more….

I am sure the Evo will help in reviving the lever market and driving innovation, especially for those manufacturers who have been a little lazy about the design process for their levers…The competition is healthy and may even have kept prices down!

Norvin