Legato Espresso Machine

1000€ +20% margin gets you - assming you are in EU: Turin Legato V2( MiiCoffe apex/AvX DB). Brew boiler for coffee and separate steam thermoblock, opv adjustment, PID + rest for a grinder and accesories; Base Bambino and competent grinder (54mm advantage and full thermoblock); Sage Dual Boiler on sa

Well I bought the Turin Legato V2 (I'm in the UsA). I was either going to get the Gaggia or the Gemilai 3007Z (Turin Legato V2 or MiCoffee Apex V2 in these parts). Gaggia interested me due to it's long solid reputation but I wanted to be able to adjust things as my tastes change in coffee every so o

Unless you very specifically want to do the gaguino/gagimate mod, I would personally steer away from the Gaggia Classic. A machine like the Turin Legato v2 (aka MiCoffee Apex v2) is loaded with much more functionality out of the box. I don't think it makes sense to get a machine without PID temp con

Turin Legato V2 would be the only machine in your price range (actually under it) that would be a notable upgrade. Makes very good espresso and milk drinks, not quite dual boiler but very near it with a brew boiler and separate thermoblock for steaming. Pre-infusion, PID control, adjustable OPV, and

I'm a true believer that the turin legato v2 is the best machine you can get for $500. For reference, I used to have one. The flow control isn't true flow control where you can change it mid-shot in order to give your different pressure profiles. You could dimmer mod it to be able to do that pretty

the gaggia is overrated. small boiler, bad temp control. temp surfing is annoying, making back to back shots is difficult. adding a PID would help, but most kits cost >200 and you have to spend a lot of time. i upgraded to the apex miicoffee v2 / turin legato v2 after my gaggia and am extremely happ

Congrats on the Eureka Mignon--they're all good machines and very self serviceable. If you're willing to spend, my favorite of the Lot is the Profitec-Go. I got a Turin Legato V2 because I could not afford the Profitec-Go --yes buy once cry once, but I also wanted to understand my own commitment to

I went with a Turin Legato V2 and have been very happy with it so far. That would be right in your price range. Yes it’s a Chinese manufactured and rebranded machine but it’s all metal (alloy of some sort), and feels very well built and aesthetically pleasing. PID controller (although only in Celsiu

Since you don’t have a specific goal with the grinder upgrade, I would focus on the machine. You should never spend money when you’re not sure what you want. I will focus on the three key points you mention about the Bambino. You are looking for consistency, especially around temperature, and a larg

some other details missing from the Turin Legato V2. It has flow control as well as OPV. It came with two steam tips-both work very well. Drip Tray is easy to remove and hasn't been a problem- I release water to heat up the head. I routinely spray the milk steamer before using it and after. I empty