"should I get a Ikawa Pro or Allio Bullet?"

[@Fluterra]

You should get a Roest. The IKAWA machines are toys. If it doesn’t auto-detect First Crack or let you select it manually, it’s not a serious roaster.

[@jpjay1584]

good advice!! was it about sample roasting, learning how to roast and later roast on a bigger machine for operating the business? in my opinion both roasters are not suitable to run a coffee shop, so the main roaster must be a bigger machine for proper back to back roasting.

[@BLKCITYCOFFEEROASTERS]

At least the ikawa is a legit sample roaster for life.

[@erharddinges8855]

Yes, define goals is the first necessity! So for me as a hobby roaster and a drum roast owner, I would need a little roaster for experimenting and find afterwards the roast curve for my 1kg machine. Translating the curve is another question. So what roaster would you rercomend to a hobby home roaster who wants his specific coffees and not waste a lot of greens. Is there any alternative to an Ikawa? Means: similiar possibilities and a little cheaper?

[@BLKCITYCOFFEEROASTERS]

That’s a tough balance. Roasters that give you control are at least $500. Also you won’t waste anything if you drink it lol might not be the best cup, but you won’t waste it. Give as gifts etc.

[@zeromomentum]

I know I didn’t choose the right video to ask this question. I’ve watched a lot of your videos and I like what you say. I have never roasted before, but I just purchased a hot top 2k. I have Ty even opened the box, but I am thinking I might want the ability to use artisan software. I am thinking about returning my hot top 2k and getting a Kaleido 2m dual. Am I nuts for wanting to spend $2100 for a coffee roaster and never have tried roasting coffee, I would appreciate your opinion.

[@BLKCITYCOFFEEROASTERS]

Lol I was telling myself the same thing. It’s an expensive hobby. But the joy I get from it is kinda priceless. Maybe see what the used market is selling those for so you can sell it if it doesn’t work out. That might make you feel less stressed about the spending.