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Gaggia RI9380/47 Classic Pro Espresso Machine,1.3liters, Cherry Red vs Turin SK40 Single Dose Grinder | 40mm Stainless Steel Conical Burrs, Stepless Adjustment, Tilted Base, Low Retention – Black or White (White)

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Gaggia RI9380/47 Classic Pro Espresso Machine,1.3liters, Cherry Red
#3 in Espresso Machines

Gaggia

Gaggia RI9380/47 Classic Pro Espresso Machine,1.3liters, Cherry Red

$549.00

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Pros

  • +Can be worked on
  • +Saves money on servicing
  • +Can be improved beyond standard
  • +Great
  • +Used everyday

Cons

  • -Less easy to use
  • -Took a bit of trial and error to get it positioned appropriately for drink 2
I bought a GCP back in 2022ish and it's been great. I used it everyday and was able to get consistently good espresso and learned how to effectively pull multiple shots and make multiple milk drinks b
Turin SK40 Single Dose Grinder | 40mm Stainless Steel Conical Burrs, Stepless Adjustment, Tilted Base, Low Retention – Black or White (White)
#10 in Espresso Machines

Turin

Turin SK40 Single Dose Grinder | 40mm Stainless Steel Conical Burrs, Stepless Adjustment, Tilted Base, Low Retention – Black or White (White)

$199.00

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Pros

  • +Highly rated
  • +Good value
the SK40 is so highly rated against others that it doesn’t make much sense to me to spend 3 or 4 times the cost.