I have to say - knowing what I know now, I would go for the Rancillio. Just seems very well build with excellent temp control for a base unit. The Gaggia would be nice too, but I’d still encourage the Rancillio.
Where I’m coming from - I own the breville smart grinder, the gaggia classic, a vintage Expobar, an expobar Brewtus, a Mazzer Super Jolly (grinder) and many other various brewed and portable coffee tools and have owned much more than just listed. I also roast my own coffee and was a barista.
Where I’m coming from - I own the breville smart grinder, the gaggia classic, a vintage Expobar, an expobar Brewtus, a Mazzer Super Jolly (grinder) and many other various brewed and portable coffee tools and have owned much more than just listed. I also roast my own coffee and was a barista.