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​I found this 1999 espresso machine for only $60. Is it actually worth the effort of looking for a vintage deal, or should you just buy a brand-new, cheap Chinese machine and call it a day? We’re going down the rabbit hole to see if 30-year-old Italian brass beats modern cheap chinese machines..

​Timestamps
​0:00 Is it worth it? The $60 Challenge
​0:10 I’m Dule Rabbit: Welcome to the Rabbit Hole
​0:26 The ADHD Project: Why it’s already disassembled
​0:42 The Inspection: Checking for burns and leaks
​1:08 What is a Mokita Kombi? (The Lelit Connection)
​1:49 The "Alpha" Sticker: Why maintenance history matters
​2:13 Exploring the internals: Thermostats and the ULKA pump
​2:54 The 57mm Group Head problem
​4:05 The Grinder: Why $60 machines have "dull" issues
​5:23 Chapter 1 Conclusion: Total cost so far

I'm Dule Rabbit. I fix espresso machines, install mods, and break things in my basement so you don't have to. No fluff, just the fix.

My Setup & Gear

Machine 1: Gaggia Classic Pro e24 (Red)

Machine 2: La Pavoni Cellini Evolution

Grinders: Eureka Mignon Magnifico, HeyCafé Jack Allround

Mods: Gaggiuino / Gaggimate

The Dule Rabbit Protocol

Goal: Tech repairs, Espresso Mods, and DIY experiments.

Location: The Basement Workshop.

Keep tinkering, and I'll see you in the next one.

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