The Evolution of the VBM Domobar Junior Coffee Machine | Comparison

[@PastorHinChrist]

To be honest, I really prefer the analog dials. So much of our lives is digital, its nice to slow down and have the visual of the analog- while playing a vinyl record!

[@Navapex]

I bought my VBM Domobar Super Lever in 2004 and still going strong. Been servicing it regularly and going really well. Currently need to get a new pressurestat as it is playing up. I am not a big fan of the digital ones, I am an electrical engineer and understand the technology side but prefer the simplicity of mechanical process. When it decides to give up on me I will bee looking for a rotary pump machine with PID controller.

[@tommihommi1]

the domobar junior 2B is amazing, smaller than a MaraX, but dual boiler! Easy to mod with a PID, sometimes they pop up used for reasonable prices.

[@LightZone9]

I really appreciated you saying that the difference in taste was minimal. So often we hear how much better the newer machine is at producing a "sweeter, juicier more full bodied espresso". This has the effect of instilling "upgradeitis" in many espresso enthusiasts....including myself. I've had my Salvatore HX machine for almost 15 years and recently began toying with the idea of getting a new machine. And that's fine as long as you realize the espresso might only be marginally better than what you are currently drinking. A new machine for the sake of just having something new and different is fine too, just set your expectations accordingly.

[@ads1977]

My first machine and such a workhorse. For the price at the time of purchase it was one of the best compact units on the home market considering it was filled with commercial grade parts

[@Hippiegirl2362]

I have the vbm digital. I’m having a problem. My timer is on 10 seconds before my shot hits the cup. I’m new to this machine so I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong! Loved this video!

[@brendenpascoe1164]

I still love my jnr! Had it for about 13 years or so now. How did you upgrade to a cool touch wand? Appreciate any guidance there. It seems like the next step up from mine is around the Linea Mini kind of price range. Hard to want to upgrade when so many new machines are app enabled. I have had so many different phones and apps in 13 years.

[@ekaram63]

So the new model saves less power? Got it.

[@lenovo7999]

Is the eco mode on the new domobar only found on the digital and electronic domobar? Do the analogs have some way of switch to a standby or low power mode?

[@825nbell]

eco mode is only on the digital. apparently it has an auto off after 2 hrs

[@minareda3103]

I have an issue with my vbm domobar jr Shots are totally inconsistent Example I weigh 18 g and extract 36 g in 28 sec "dialed in" Next shot i weigh 18 g and extract 36 g in 15 sec 3rd shot it is 20 sec and it repeats randomly and my shots are akk over the place Although i use the same beans which are fresh 1 or 2 weeks from roasting date I do WDT and distribute and tamp with a calibrated tamper I tried 3 top grinders k plus - eureka mignon - df64 I tried not to tamp to just distribute I tried a manual tamper I tried changing the dose in the portafilter Nothing works

[@MrJusmobile]

Dishwasher safe means PLASTIC! What a shame such a great company!!! Deal breaker!

[@lenovo7999]

I don’t like to handle hot metal drip trays. The plastic is durable and insulated.

[@KingMinosxxvi]

The digital has a PID