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Alan S. Bookman
 
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Look at

http://www.chriscoffee.com/products/...andrejapremium

It's as good as the Giotto at a much lower price. From what I hear, the
Giotto's drip tray is too small.

Alan

"Chipie X" > wrote in message
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>
> G R E E T I N G S !
>
> I am looking to buy a commercial semi-automatic espresso machine in the
> next
> week or so as a gift for my European friend, an avid espresso drinker.
> After
> reading and doing a fair amount of research, I have narrowed my choices to
> 4
> models:
>
> [1] Rancilio S-24 (3.9 litre copper boiler)
> [2] CMA Wega Lyra (2 litre copper boiler)
> [3] ECM Giotto (1.8 litre nickel-plated copper boiler)
> [4] Isomac Tea (1.4 litre nickel-plated copper boiler)
>
> How do these models compare?
>
> Of course I am greatly interested in the Cimbali Junior and Rancilio S-27,
> both with a rotary pump, but I have a budget of under $2000.
>
> Is there anybody who is willing to share their experience,
> recommendations,
> comments, tips, words of wisdom with me?
>
> Feel free to email me directly if you prefer.
>
> Cheers!
> Chipie
>