Unfortunately, based on ur usage requirements, Delonghi machine with pressurized portafilter will serve you better. There is unfortunately no way pre-ground coffee will work with your 58mm portafilter, you will be facing alot alot of frustrations.
Hi coffee gurus, I'm looking to get an expresso machine, budget around 2-3k and have narrowed it down to the following requirements.
Must havesI believe these are the things that will actually have the most impact.
1) Double boilers/thermoblocks - Improve speed as I can froth while pulling the shot.
2) PID - Temperature consistency.
3) 58mm portafilter
4) Automatic, single/double shots selection, as it needs to be a bit user friendly for wifey, so fully manual on/off machines are out.
5) No built in grinder required, as buying powder pre-grinned.
Good to haves1) Hot water dispensers = I can save countertop space, as no need buy separate water heater.
What would be the good options available to me?
I was considering the Gemilai 3200D, at approximately RM 2.8k, but the size seems huge and will take up a lot of counter space.
Units in considerationCurrently leaning towards Gemilai 3200D - Overall looks decent, but HUGE size
KD-210S2 or Carimali CM300 (same model I believe, just rebadged) - The size and features seems nice, but I read the portafilter is pressurized? I believe can replace?
Out of considerationSeems like Milestos are all manual on/off machines

do they have something with the single/double shot selection?
Breville that meets criteria 1-4 is out of my budget.