Quick Mill QM67 Double Boiler PID Coffee Machine

First, if it weren't for Mark at Chris' I probably would have made the wrong choice in machines. He was great!There is nothing bad I can say about the QM67 machine itself. But if I have anything bad to say it is the lack of updated information and manuals and updated photos on Quick Mill's part. There are some new features that are STILL undocumented that some might find handy... or get in the way if you don't know they're there. (Eco and standby modes- totally undocumented in any available manual). Chris' tech had a sheet with instructions for the new features. How could these not have made it into any QM67 manual??? New photos? The NEWEST iteration NO LONGER HAS HUGE DIAGONAL BADGES DOWN EACH SIDE OF THE MACHINE. I wouldn't have purchased the QM67 with those ... MoreFirst, if it weren't for Mark at Chris' I probably would have made the wrong choice in machines. He was great!There is nothing bad I can say about the QM67 machine itself. But if I have anything bad to say it is the lack of updated information and manuals and updated photos on Quick Mill's part. There are some new features that are STILL undocumented that some might find handy... or get in the way if you don't know they're there. (Eco and standby modes- totally undocumented in any available manual). Chris' tech had a sheet with instructions for the new features. How could these not have made it into any QM67 manual??? New photos? The NEWEST iteration NO LONGER HAS HUGE DIAGONAL BADGES DOWN EACH SIDE OF THE MACHINE. I wouldn't have purchased the QM67 with those fugly letters on the sides.Using the QM67 was easier than I thought. The day of the I thought I would buy an ECM Classica PID. But I was still sort curious about the QM67. Footprint, mainly width was an important factor and the QM was only 11" wide. Mark at Chris' answered my questions in a way that, in my head said "perhaps this is a better choice and I might want the dual boiler". He made it easy to think about the choice and I pulled the trigger on the QM67. It was more expensive than the ECM and in my eyes more attractive than its real competitor the Profitec Pro 600. I thought the QM67 is more elegant looking than the Prof. 600. I've had it 10 days now and am very satisfied.

I bought this in December 2014 and have been using it every day since then. I bought it to replace a 7-year-old Rancilio Sylvia. I also bought a Baratza grinder to go with it to replace the Rancilio Rocky. Though the Rancilio products were great, the QM67 is a major upgrade and allows much better control of the brewing process. Subtle changes in the grind/brew temperature make noticeable, replicable differences, which is what I wanted. I've used mostly Blue Bottle coffees, but have also used Black Cat and a few other local coffees. It can take 6-8 cups to get everything right for my taste, but this is why I wanted to be able to control everything I could. A good value, very attractive and trouble-free operation, too.

I purchased this as a 1st machine a little over 2 mo ago. After perfecting the bean grind, the machine cranks out incredible espresso time after time.The two thing I like most are the PID display and dual boiler. There is no need to temperature surf with the dual boiler and the PID ensures that temp isn't a factor affecting the taste from one cup to the next.My only regret is not purchasing the inline machine. Nothing elicits a groan more than shutting off mid-pour. The convenience of never running out would have been worth the extra cost.If you are buying for the first time, there are 5 add ons I recommend:- quality tamper (the included one is garbage)- industrial strength grouphead cleaner- tamping stand for single shots- surge protector to protect your ... MoreI purchased this as a 1st machine a little over 2 mo ago. After perfecting the bean grind, the machine cranks out incredible espresso time after time.The two thing I like most are the PID display and dual boiler. There is no need to temperature surf with the dual boiler and the PID ensures that temp isn't a factor affecting the taste from one cup to the next.My only regret is not purchasing the inline machine. Nothing elicits a groan more than shutting off mid-pour. The convenience of never running out would have been worth the extra cost.If you are buying for the first time, there are 5 add ons I recommend:- quality tamper (the included one is garbage)- industrial strength grouphead cleaner- tamping stand for single shots- surge protector to protect your investment- timer to heat the group head while you are stumbling out of bedSo far, the machine looks great and is pumping out great espresso, I highly recommend it if you don't have a water line nearby.