Coffee machine advice needed

WittyName1 · 26-12-2018 8:14pm #1

Hi all

I am looking at buying a bean to cup machine in the Jan sales.
I was considering the DeLonghi 4200 machine as recommended here in the bargain thread recently (currently 325euro in Harvey Norman).

I spotted this one in Currys though:
https://www.currys.ie/ieen/household-appliances/small-kitchen-appliances/coffee-machines-and-accessories/coffee-machines/delonghi-ecam23-460-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine-silver-black-10152771-pdt.html

Has anyone any experience of this one and know how is compares to the 4200.

I am a cappuccino drinker mainly.

My max budget would be 400 tops.

Thanks!

It's a big world out there in bean to cup machines!

codie · 26-12-2018 8:25pm

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9062135/Trail/searchtext%3ECOFFEE.htm

Purchased this last year at a bargain price of €113 ,couldn't resist at the price. Done a lot of looking and researching but had to jump when I saw the price. I would have no problem buying at €212
Great machine.

WittyName1 · 27-12-2018 12:19pm

codie wrote: »

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9062135/Trail/searchtext%3ECOFFEE.htm

Purchased this last year at a bargain price of €113 ,couldn't resist at the price. Done a lot of looking and researching but had to jump when I saw the price. I would have no problem buying at €212
Great machine.

Thanks for your reply!

It's a bit overwhelming trying to pick one.

Does anyone know if having one with a wand would create hotter coffees than the built in milk frother ones?

The biggest complaint I have read about numerous ones is that the coffee isn't quite hot enough.
I presume using a wand and heating the milk more would help make it more hot.

babybuilder · 18-01-2019 3:53pm

Hi
I still havent upgrades my espresso maker and have been considering using http://homecoffeemachines.ie. I would be greaful if someone could let me know by pm what his/her experience has been particularly any recent ones.
thanks

uck51js9zml2yt · 20-01-2019 1:39am

Amazon have the delonghi 4200 for £249.
Had my first 2 cups today:)

Planet X · 20-01-2019 11:44am

Gaggia Classic 2018 €249, Home Coffee Machines. Tank. Very popular. Basic but well proven machine. Have had one for about 3/4 years now, never let me down. Milk drinks, no probs.

babybuilder · 21-01-2019 5:00pm

Planet X wrote: »

Gaggia Classic 2018 €249, Home Coffee Machines. Tank. Very popular. Basic but well proven machine. Have had one for about 3/4 years now, never let me down. Milk drinks, no probs.

Looked at that but it doesn't have the three way solenoid valve. Well not since 2015. While it may be solid I'm not sure it's a patch on the pre2015 model. Gaggia have launched the 2019 model with a return to the old spec. I might wait for this to arrive.

I'd love to here how it compares to the more expensive Rancilio silva.

SkySter · 06-09-2022 5:57pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119563047#Comment_119563047

Budget?

Coffee machine advice needed

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