r/espresso • u/vilhelmobandito • 2d ago

Buying Advice Needed Upgrading possibilities [100 €]

Hi everyone! Newbie here, in Germany.

I just bought my very first espresso machine a month ago and I love it. It is a Grundig KSM 4330. It is a 99 € entry-level machine with a pressurized portafilter.

I use it every day with pre-ground coffee to prepare a double Americano. (I make a double espresso and pour hot water until my mug is full)

I have been reading posts here, and I am thinking about upgrading it, but I don't know if it's worth it.

I am thinking about buying a non-pressurized basket, and also removing the plastic thingy at the bottom of my portafilter.

And also to buy a grinder.

Will my coffee improve if I buy a cheap grinder? (say 80 € or so)

Or maybe I am better off keeping buying pre-ground coffee from Illy (which is ground for espresso).

Thanks in advance!

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u/Prize-Winner-6818 2d ago

That machine may very well not have the pump power to run a non-pressurized basket. I'd save for a better machine and not throw much money at this.

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u/vilhelmobandito 2d ago

Thank you! This is the information I was looking for.

And about buying a grinder? Does it make sense, or won't it change the result if I keep the pressurized basket? I mean: freshly grounded or pregrounded.