Delonghi EC 680 (;camp=1638&creative=19454&creativeASIN=B00EZBTRDQ&linkCode=as2&tag=amazintern-21&linkId=BBZHIDQWOVN2B7QB)
BEEM Germany Espresso Perfect Crema (;camp=1638&creative=19454&creativeASIN=B003WGGYT0&linkCode=as2&tag=amazintern-21&linkId=G66AIZI7YTZDNMCI)
Coffee (First Things First):
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The machine makes good espresso. Of course you have in terms of freeness and pressure when Tampern only find the ideal line, but this was for me after 5 - added 10 espressos.
It turns then also a great crema, if you have decided to use the right proportion.
Avoid you should, immediately after use of the steam wand to extract another coffee because the temparature in the system is then too high. Here is either a cooling phase necessary or - If you want to make more Cappuchinos - it is advisable to first all the coffee extract, and only then to go to the foam generation Mich.
The water draw runs until you press the button again. On the one hand you can so easily make a coffee-Amerikano, on the other hand it but feeling every thing is whether one erwicht the correct amount of water for an espresso.
Processing:
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The build quality is excellent. Very high-quality feel and appearance. Plastic can be found only in the drip tray, and the inner part of the device where the water tank and the filter holder Holder can be found.
To keep the filter holder in the machine, I find it very good. So you need to see this not next to the machine or in any cupboards and drawers.
The bayonet fitting for the portafilter is somewhat difficult. Here it helps but to vary the amount of powder. If too much powder in the portafilter he does not close completely.
Particularly loud the machine is not. Only for the first time I've scared me. I think, however, that these so far not occurred Geräuchskulisse arose because no water in the system was (Brand).
The water tank is located inside, which is not at a glance the level of the tank is unfortunately evident. Here you have to repeatedly so daily the device is not running dry. The water tank report but not after plastic / PVC. When BEEM I had before, this was extreme. Therefore I emfpehle - no matter what machine is being tested with Wassetrank, sometimes to tap only hot water and to drink, and to smell the tank.
Not happy I am with the partial dripping steam lance. On top of the machine is a rotary knob, on which one can regulate the steam (also very good that it is adjustable). In order to prevent the drop of it must be unpleasant fully tightened, which can not be good for the sealing mechanism in the long term.
I'll even add photos to beige cup height. The distance "with collector" is 7.5cm unfortunately too small to get a Senseo coffee glass underneath. Taking out the drip tray fits - now just under 11cm - also a big coffee mug including (for all Cafe Americano-drinkers).
The filter holder is disassembled by the way (see my photos), so that you it can clean well. The 1er portafilter has inside a rubber coating, which among other things allows ESE pods to use. This can be seen in practice in the preparation of a simple espresso hindrance, since the diameter is decreased, and a good Tampern is only possible by making a small tower in the middle, and it tampert so that the coffee powder inside the gums distributed.
The rubber, the coffee powder should not cover this possible, otherwise the closure not properly approaching.
The simple espresso is therefore a somewhat idle task, the double succeeds very well.
Room for improvement
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In the DeLonghi Siebträgen grab a really, making the detention of a portafilter with the tapping of the marc superfluous. This I wished at the kMix which unfortunately only has such a lever with which you have to hold the screen. Keep your thumb on the lift, and twist your wrist 180 degrees ... acrobatics to Cafe :)
Dripping steam lance and tighter closure of the steam nozzle (by turning knob).
I hope the review provides you with valuable information on the device.
I've finally (reluctantly) but for a DeLonghi (;camp=1638&creative=19454&creativeASIN=B00EZBTRDQ&linkCode=as2&tag=amazintern-21&linkId=BBZHIDQWOVN2B7QB) decided. This is only 40 more expensive, offers a good equivalent processing still Temparatureinstellung (3 levels), dynamically programmable amount of water, and a memory function for decalcification, which is based on the water hardness preset.
Who it does not wish, is also determined by the kMix very happy.
