I bought the original Apartmento from you guys about four years ago and absolutely love it. I purchased the optional stainless steel tray rail and It has been very sturdy. It works flawlessly and I love it. I bought the white panels. It’s actually so good, I don’t see a reason to get the new model, but if I was just getting it for the first time I would like the temperature Controller. Keep up the great work.
Hey John! Here in Argentina, we don’t have many options for home use. I was all set to go with a Mara X but just found out I can get an Appartamento TCA too... the price is almost the same here. So my only doubt now is about the difference between the PID in the Mara X and the TCA system...I get that they’re “kind of the same,” but not really. Any advice? Need to pick one! hahaha Thanks a lot and greetings from Argentina! Great video!
Had my Apartmento for 5 years been a great machine . I paired it with Fiorenza grinder couldn’t be happier. Make an about 5 coffees a day use it for boiling water for tea also . Get it serviced bi annually havent had any major issues either. Great machine
Love my OG apertamento, except for the short drip tray which leaves me cleaning my counter after every shot I pull. Seems the TCA fixes that with a longer drip tray according to measurements and pictures. Is this correct?
The TCA really is a great machine! When it comes to upgrading to a dual boiler there are a lot of reasons people choose to do this but it really depends on your preference and where you are at in your coffee hobby. Heat exchangers work well and allow you to steam and brew at the same time which is significant for your espresso workflow!
I love my apartamento I got it during the height of the pandemic off craigslist for $1000! He had purchased it three months prior for a cafe he ended up not opening Love it so much
The original appartamento is a pretty machine but its always been over priced considering the features it lacks. It's a 100 percent analog machine. The TCA is better but its now almost priced out of reach of the newbie buyer. You may as well opt for a flagship model...
"Light weight"? Yeah, nuh. 21kg ish. I got mine in 2020. It saved my life during Covid. The roaster I bought it from calibrated it before shipping. I get her serviced annually, and back flush every fortnight. I make 1 - 2 coffees a day. Normally cappuccinos. Can't imagine life without her.
I bought the original Apartmento from you guys about four years ago and absolutely love it. I purchased the optional stainless steel tray rail and It has been very sturdy. It works flawlessly and I love it. I bought the white panels. It’s actually so good, I don’t see a reason to get the new model, but if I was just getting it for the first time I would like the temperature Controller. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the kind words, glad to hear you love it!
Hey John! Here in Argentina, we don’t have many options for home use. I was all set to go with a Mara X but just found out I can get an Appartamento TCA too... the price is almost the same here. So my only doubt now is about the difference between the PID in the Mara X and the TCA system...I get that they’re “kind of the same,” but not really. Any advice? Need to pick one! hahaha Thanks a lot and greetings from Argentina! Great video!
will there be a noticeable difference between the new giotto r fast and the tca in terms of temperature stability?
Had my Apartmento for 5 years been a great machine . I paired it with Fiorenza grinder couldn’t be happier. Make an about 5 coffees a day use it for boiling water for tea also . Get it serviced bi annually havent had any major issues either. Great machine
Love my OG apertamento, except for the short drip tray which leaves me cleaning my counter after every shot I pull. Seems the TCA fixes that with a longer drip tray according to measurements and pictures. Is this correct?
Yes! The TCA has a noticeably larger drip tray
I love my apartamento. I like the OG looks!
I am intrigued with the variable heat levels! I brew mostly espresso dark roast.
Both are really great machines. What do you like best looks-wise on the OG?
Is the upgrade to the R58 now worth it just for the dual boilers? Seems like the TCA offers a better package for significantly less money.
The TCA really is a great machine! When it comes to upgrading to a dual boiler there are a lot of reasons people choose to do this but it really depends on your preference and where you are at in your coffee hobby. Heat exchangers work well and allow you to steam and brew at the same time which is significant for your espresso workflow!
Makes sense! Does the TCA also allow for the semi pre-infusion that the R58 allows for if plumbed in?
@@CouchPotatoMedia the TCA has a passive E61 pre-infusion!
Why nobody tells that it has 12 bar instead of 9 ? And missing pressure gauge meter for that reason?
I love my apartamento
I got it during the height of the pandemic off craigslist for $1000!
He had purchased it three months prior for a cafe he ended up not opening
Love it so much
That is awesome!
you sound like you're celebrating his loss lol
I have the Rocket Mozzafiato Type R. It's a pleasure to use, and really suits my kitchen.
We are huge Mozzy fans over here!
How long on the heat up ?
Around 20 minutes!
Agree with other posters, the OG looks better.
The original appartamento is a pretty machine but its always been over priced considering the features it lacks. It's a 100 percent analog machine. The TCA is better but its now almost priced out of reach of the newbie buyer. You may as well opt for a flagship model...
Seattlee⚓️ 😃
"Light weight"? Yeah, nuh. 21kg ish. I got mine in 2020. It saved my life during Covid. The roaster I bought it from calibrated it before shipping. I get her serviced annually, and back flush every fortnight. I make 1 - 2 coffees a day. Normally cappuccinos. Can't imagine life without her.
A home espresso machine is such a game changer ☕
Same reason as you living in Shanghai several lockdowns and it truly saved my life!