Classic Evo Pro

No. You could get a refurbished one for an extra $49. https://www.wholelattelove.com/products/refurbished-gaggia-classic-pro-e24-espresso-machine

A thoughtfully executed product that addresses most (if not all) of the shortcomings of previous Gaggia Classic models. Overall it looks like an intentional and meaningful evolution rather than some hastily tacked on features.

Na látod'e ezért kell félúton megállni. Sem nem Bialetti, sem pedig automata űrhajó.... Csak egy jóóó kis Gaggia classic kell, esetleg egy kis PID-elés rá, hogy fullba lehessen' nyomni a kretén oszt' jónapot!

I absolutely love the warm vibes of the pic, man. I'm also loving the Gaggia Classic with brass boiler. Mine is an E24, currently playing with a bottomless Normcore Slim and an IMS basket. Quite happy with the results - and the extra vertical space to fit in the balance without having to change the

Just got a Gaggia Classic a few months ago, so still learning lots but I think I’m doing ok. I’ve been temp surfing with it and that’s made wonders for consistency, I want to get one of the PID mods for it soon tho lol.

That’s the Gaggia e24. Its design predecessors have lasted decades. I once pulled a very abused 20 year old Gaggia Classic from a thrift store and I just needed to clean and descale it and it was running like new.

Have nearly 25 years old Gaggia classic ( pressure modded only) Eureka grinder It’s up to you to believe me or not but I have not tasted better espresso for nearly two decades than what I make at home. Whom ever tries my coffee swears by it. Bottom line is GC is an excellent espresso machine. Pair i

Very nice! I’ve had great success using Loogle’s jig if you have access to a 3D printer: https://www.printables.com/model/712788-gaggia-classic-pro-evo-cool-touch-steam-wand-jig

You’re diverting the flow of water out the steam wand, so it’s like controlling pressure by adjusting the flow rate. I don’t think it’s bad for your machine, and people do it on the Gaggia Classic as well.

Gaggia Classic Evo Pro 24 + DF54. I had the same budget as you and these two had me making great coffee straight out of the box, before purchasing any accessories (apart from a scale) or modifying the machine. It's been a perfect place to start for me. There's also a highly active subreddit specific