Breville BES980 The Oracle Coffee Machine (Black, + Get Free Barista Pack via Redemption) $2199 + Shipping @ Gary Anderson

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LMike88 on 08/11/2022 - 12:56 garyanderson.co.nz (142 clicks)
Last edited 08/11/2022 - 13:27 by 1 other user

I have one of these and love it.

Was $3,399.00, reduced to $2199 + $330 BARISTA GIFT PACK BY REDEMPTION

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  Neotk on 08/11/2022 - 16:04

  OMG, I'm so looking forward for my first espresso machine.
  I was more into the Dynamic Duo to be able to get a proper grinder later on.
  But this price on the oracle is really tempting. I'll wait for the expert opinion on this. Dynamic Duo or The Oracle.

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    Sharetank Dude on 08/11/2022 - 16:18

    Definitely the oracle!

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      moona on 08/11/2022 - 17:02

      +1

      If your key focus is convenience then sure this is the machine for you. But its really just a glorified BES870 with added auto tamping, integrated grinder with a more steps & LCD display. I believe it lacks shot refinement as you can't use the grinder without automatic dosing + tamping.

      Not sure that justifies an extra $1500 on top of something like the BES870.

      Guess it all depends if you want to actually enjoy the experience/treat it as a hobby etc. If that is the case I'd be going a 2nd hand E.61 group head + seperate grinder. Gives a lot more flexibility with adjustment and quality.

      I've used the Oracle (extensively) and sure it's a simple to use machine that does everything for you, but it's so uninspiring if you enjoy the coffee making process. It's purely a convenience option in my eyes, I've never been able to get it to make fantastic coffee. My 2c.

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        Neotk on 08/11/2022 - 17:14

        The BES870 has a 54mm portafilter, right?
        I guess the oracle wins on that for being a 58 one. It's tricky, I would certainly enjoy the fiddly of coffee brewing (since I already do this with Moka pot, pour over and Aeropress). But my wife is not as nerdy as I am. And for that, the oracle seems it would be great. OMG I so don't know what to do.

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          alanimal on 10/11/2022 - 10:21

          @Neotk: I went Magnifica -> Oracle - and its amazing. However - I am now making stronger brews so only managing 3 per day vs 6 with the delonghi…

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            Neotk on 10/11/2022 - 13:16

            +1

            @alanimal: I did some research and have had the following decision. Depending on how the prices on the Black Friday go:
            If I can find Breville Dynamic Duo for less than $1700, I'll get this.
            Otherwise, I'll buy a Niche Zero grinder + a Bambino Plus.

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              alanimal on 14/11/2022 - 17:26

              @Neotk: As long as you get decent beans, you are good to go!!!!