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Sunbeam Torino

Cuir BelugaCuir Beluga
edited April 2016 in Espresso Machines
https://www.sunbeam.com.au/Sunbeam-Torino-Espresso-Machine-Grinder.aspx

I'm not sure if I am late to the party on this one or not.
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  • Dry_bean.Dry_bean.
    Been around since late 2015 Sue, took of like a lead balloon. ::)
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  • Brett HBrett H
    It's been out for a bit.  I've not used one but understand that it has thermoblocks instead of boilers.  Supposed to be accurate temperature with adjustment and a better collar than the em6000 series it lives I reckon to compete with the Breville sitting in price between the Oracle and the Dual Boiler both of which have been Internet-trashed so they're possibly pretty good.  I'd always spend a bit more on an Italian machine because parts are interchangeable mostly and very readily available.  No machine lasts for ever.... They are hot boxes incorporating water, electricity and pressure.  I'd always choose one that can be easily serviced!!  My info comes from a mate who is a service tech!  He's not good, he's scary-good!!
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  • Brett HBrett H
    DB: "Been around since late 2015 Sue, took of like a lead balloon. ::)" Lol DB... I think that was their advertising slogan coincidently  :rofl: It'd be top of my list if my shopping choices were limited to Harvey Norman!
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  • Cuir BelugaCuir Beluga
    Aaahh, I just spotted it in the DJs Mothers Day catalogue, it had me fooled for a micro second. Never fear, it comes with a box of Roses :p.
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  • Brett HBrett H
    Ooooo.... Roses... OoLaLa!! 
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  • Cuir BelugaCuir Beluga
    on 1461577894:
    Ooooo.... Roses... OoLaLa!!
    I got it a bit wrong, it is actually a voucher for "Roses Now" or something, presumably they send out erm, roses lol. I still can't get this thing off my mind, I think it is a bit ballsy to try and pass something off for something that it isn't. Maybe I have just had too much caffeine :/.
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  • Dry_bean.Dry_bean.
    on 1461577894:
    Ooooo.... Roses... OoLaLa!!
    That's the nature of of the appliance industry Sue, riding on the coat tails of successful products. ::) Bit like our friends here with their Jeep, nice try, but somehow misses the mark. :rofl: 
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  • Cuir BelugaCuir Beluga
    ^^^^^Even they are laughing at it :D. To think I actually wanted one at one stage :P.
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  • Brett HBrett H
    That is outstanding!!
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  • K_Bean_CoffeeK_Bean_Coffee
    Yep, this one was a big flop.  Had the looks but thermoblocks inside were a big no no.
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  • Cuir BelugaCuir Beluga
    It looked the part, I was fooled briefly - not that I am any expert. I'm  sure there are a few out there sitting on kitchen benches......for now.
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  • kbilleterkbilleter
    I'm sure it's "possible" to get reliable thermoblock performance but to make a rough analogy - I haven't yet had a satisfying shower from a heat on demand system :-).  Balancing the heating and the flow rate is tricky.
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  • K_Bean_CoffeeK_Bean_Coffee
    Biggest problem with any Sunbeam is re-sale value. 1 year - 50% loss Prosumer machine 1 year - 20% loss I went through 8 prosumer machines in 10 years and lots very little :)
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  • K_Bean_CoffeeK_Bean_Coffee
    Sunbeam after 5 years - 100% loss - rubbish pile.  Bad for the environment and your wallet.
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  • LacehimLacehim
    on 1469516246:
    Sunbeam after 5 years - 100% loss - rubbish pile.  Bad for the environment and your wallet.
    Spot on.  I just bought a second hand Bezzera for way less than one of those Sunbeams and it will be around a lot longer. :)
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  • Brett HBrett H
    on 1469516246:
    Sunbeam after 5 years - 100% loss - rubbish pile.  Bad for the environment and your wallet.
    You can add Breville to that pile in my experience.
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