[MkPaige]

Hi everyone! I’m thinking about upgrading my espresso machine from a Lelit PL41TEM to one of these

Rocket Appartamento
Or
La Marzocco Linea Micra

Clearly different price points but I read good reviews on both. What would you recommend and why?
From experience just because something is more expensive doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better and I don’t want to pay the brand only.

Thanks for your input!

[cradun]

Yes, it's better, no doubt about it. Rotary pump, thermal precision (these translate into better tasting shots) and short warmup time. You will not regret. The other one is a HX. I love HX tech, I owned at least 3 HX espresso machines, but saturated group is just better. DC Studio is also nice, just a bit heavier than the Micra.

[adiszep]

You also have this:

https://www.espressoman.ro/forum/Thread-...dio--10124

[MkPaige]

Thank you for your advice, I am not that experienced, I owned a Gaggia Classic and now this Lelit.  I tried the Rocket at a friend’s house, the shots looked and tasted great but never tried the Micra, that’s why I asked here maybe someone has experience with both.

[staicueduard]

you need a good grinder first. the shots from your firend tasted different because there are many variables of the shot - mainly the grider, user tamping, machine temperature and pressure , water etc.

tell us what grinder do you use in present, and, if you know, what grinder did your friend used.

thank's

[MkPaige]

I am using a DF54 grinder. My friend has a Eureka but I’m not sure which one.

[staicueduard]

it is ok for start, but if you will upgrade your machine, then you will need a grinder with bigger burrs and of a better quality. it will reflect on the brew taste

[MkPaige]

Any recommendations? Thank you!