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TigerLord

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New monitor setup

As of today:




Two U3011 and one U3014
7680x1600

Four 290s to power it. Testing will begin this week.

Upgrading from this (about 2.5 years ago):



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Damn, that's a nice looking setup, I don't know if I'm more envious of your monitors or of how clean your desk is.

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TigerLord

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I'd envy my killer cappuccinos more

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said by TigerLord:

I'd envy my killer cappuccinos more

I'm sure I would, but you'd never be rid of me.

What kind of espresso maker do you have?

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It's the Breville BES860XL. Makes very decent extractions.

I was upgrading from a super automatic so I didn't want to go super high-end immediately. Baristas are artists and so learning to prepare proper shots took me a looooot of practice. Many beans were sacrificed in this noble endeavor.

I do like that the grinder is integrated, one less appliance I need on the counter. I use the Breville frother for hands-free frothing. Can't stand frothing with a wand, it takes forever.

I recently acquired a bean roaster and tried roasting my own beans. It does make a huge difference on taste, but only if you toast then grind your shot the very same day. Since I prefer lattes and cappuccinos, the difference is quickly lost, so I just buy fresh but already toasted beans now and save myself the hassle.

Though I will say, coffee beans roasting in the house is the best goddamn smell ever.

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said by TigerLord:

Though I will say, coffee beans roasting in the house is the best goddamn smell ever.

Agreed, an ex introduced me to it a while back, and my life changed. Is your grinder a burr or blade grinder?

TigerLord

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The integrated one is a conical burr grinder. High quality, does a great job.

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said by TigerLord:

The integrated one is a conical burr grinder. High quality, does a great job.

That's excellent, I bought a burr grinder a while back and I really like it, but like you said it's another appliance on my kitchen counter.

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Man, that's a sexy looking espresso machine (pricey though). I have a plebian De'Longhi workhorse. It makes 'em strong and dirty.

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said by Krisnatharok:

Man, that's a sexy looking espresso machine (pricey though). I have a plebian De'Longhi workhorse. It makes 'em strong and dirty.

I got it for 200$ off at boxing day last year, so there are deals. But it does look gorgeous.

My Super Automatic was a Delonghi. Bought it in 2007, gave it to my mom, still going strong after six years of abuse. It's a good brand.

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I've used mine near-every day for the past 2.5 years and it shows no sign of slowing down.

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oh yeah and nice monitors

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Awesome, Lol

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said by TigerLord:

My Super Automatic was a Delonghi. Bought it in 2007, gave it to my mom, still going strong after six years of abuse. It's a good brand.

Which one did you have? My sister just bought a Gran Dama and it's pretty awesome.

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