Classic Pro

Bianca is much easier to use than a Gaggia Classic Pro. Start by reading the instruction manual. That will tell you what the knobs and buttons do. Then look at some YouTube videos on how to dial in espresso. The EAF guide is also a great resource for learning how: https://espressoaf.com/guides/begin

There is a related question that I don't understand. The most common beginner setup is a Gaggia Classic Pro, and most beginner guides on internet call for a 18g dose. People getting into espresso literally all get the same advice: a) buy a GCP, b) dose 18g. But the stock unpressurized double-shot ba

I’ve had my Lelit Mara X V2 for almost a year and love it. No issues and I pull a consistent shot every day. I’ll turn it on while getting ready for work and it’s ready in about 15 minutes. I had a modded Gaggia Classic Pro before but felt like I spent too much time tinkering and troubleshooting it.

I have seen teardowns of both the Profitec and Rancilio - being a larger size with significantly more room to work with - the installation sound be much easier than the GCP E24. In the Gaggia you can only access from a confined space from above.

For your situation, I wouldn't get a Gaggia Classic Pro right now. It's a lot of tinkering, which I enjoy a ton, but I have the time for it. I do have a smart plug on it to warm up in the morning before I'm up though. I agree that nepresso is too expensive per cup (besides my loathing for Nestle in

FWIW I’ve owned multiple Gaggias. The “coffee” years and year ago. It was fantastic. I treated it terribly but it still lasted over 10 years. I had another one that was more automatic and lasted 1 year. Then I got a Classic pro. It has its good points for an entry level machine. I had to fix it so m

Tbh if you are going from the barista express to a gaggia without modding you may feel it's a downgrade. You have 3 buttons. 1 turns it on, 1 pumps water and 1 turns the steam on. Thats it. Everything is manual with no shot timer. That being said it will out last most options as its a simple machine

The Gaggia Classic Pro E24 has an 'entry' price, but not necessarily considered a good 'beginner' machine.

No judgement from me, sorry for any misunderstanding. I got mine for $30 second hand and used it for like 5 years. I pretty much only made lattes though because the espresso from it is inconsistent and impossible to dial in. I learned a lot on that machine which justified the upgrade (to a second ha

Yes haha I have had it for several months now. I’ve also used its main competitors (Bambino Plus and Gaggia Classic Pro) and can confidently say unless convenience is a top priority, or you’re certain you want to try a Gaggiuino mod, the Legato is the best around.