Just got a new Salvatore One Black espresso machine and thought I'd share.
Would also like to see some other espresso set ups fellow espresso fanatics might be hiding at home

Wow, nice set-up! You know you've got a nice machine when you have that fancy of a tamper. That shot's got some real nice crema too.

I'm still rockin' my old-school Krups.

I just have this...



I'm drinking it now! Soy latte style though, I don't usually go straight up.

Count:

Love the bialetti....nice and quick / low maintenance.


This is my Sama Export which has not received much attention lately.

That Sama is sweet! Don't see those too often.

I have nothing but good things to say about the Bialetti, i have one that I use as my "spare tire" when past machines have been down for repairs.

Yeah, it's been great, seems a little finicky with the temperature to get good crema though.

What would some recommendations be for good starter machines? Something quality that should do the job well for a while, but preferably not too overly expensive...

I don't even care if it makes good espresso I just want this one on my kitchen counter.

What is your price range, for "not overly expensive"?

Did Mark Nagata design that?

or this? (linked from toybot studios)

I'm pretty flexible, I just don't really need the best of the best.

I'm not really sure where to even start though, so definitely open to any suggestions, even if they're a little pricey.

I will warn you that I came down with upgrade-itus once I moved up from a krups machine.

But I would start with a Rancilio Silvia (approx $533) and a good grinder.
You can also get a super automatic the grinds brews etc all at the push of a button, you wont get the best espresso not as good as a Silvia but comparable to most chain coffee houses.

I can recommend some good websites for ordering or research if you are interested

Cool, thanks.

I just interneted this great sounding place pretty close to me that has that one on-sale. I'm going to read up on stuff a bit more and save up a little money before I get into it.

Now looking at skullbrain is going to cause me to buy toys and coffee making appliances... brutal!

I have one of these. Just pop the capsule in a bam.

I'm up to 8 cups a day

When it came , it came with 12 different flavors. I had a marathon tasting session.I was up for dayz.

I've got the Silvia and it works great. Paired it up with the Rocky grinder.

It looks so serious, I'm sold.

Nice Silvia! Have you posted this pic before?

I just took the picture this morning

That's a great set up.
Nice seeing espresso junkies on the board

my gf got me this for christmas, i use it every day

Anybody have any good tips for using a moka pot (like the counts)? My coffee comes out pretty bitter. I've tried doing different grinds/heats but can't hit a good combo.

The Bialetti mascot (l’omino con i baffi - “the mustachioed little man”) in action

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yrz0KVLKh8o

Espresso bean shipments beat out toy shipments 2 to 1

although they say to put in cool water, i was advised by a barista here at Ritual in SF (super coffee-snobs) that the brew is less bitter if you pre-heat the water to boiling in a teapot and then pour it into the reservoir. then screw on the top and heat the mokapot. bottom will be hot from boiling water, so grab it with a dish towel before screwing on top half. i've also found that i like using pre-ground espresso from the grocery store better than exotic coffee beans i grind myself. my current fave is the very affordable brand Medaglio d'Oro, which I first tried in Spain. Also, the Illy pre-ground espresso works good for slightly more re-fined tastes.