Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA as my daily driver - first thoughts

2024-03-31

So I am a week in with the daily driver TCA on my bench and it's been an interesting journey. Here are some initial rough and dirty thoughts on the experience so far. *Context: This machine followed a souped up gear pump Linea Mini and a custom Faema President - two of the best machines I have ever used.* ## Pros 1. **Looks good in the metal.** Better than the marketing photos suggest. 2. **Quieter pump.** With this example at least, the pump is better isolated. It's noticeably quieter than the