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Breville The Dual Boiler Coffee Machine (BES920): $999 + Delivery @ Bing Lee

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Well off the record low prices seen previously, but the best price this machine has been for many months. Given most stores are only offering this machine as part of the Dynamic Duo bundle (with separate grinder), it seems to be hard to find a better deal at the moment (maybe also given the high demand on home coffee machines with so many working from home).

Appears to be Stainless Steel only.

A further $10 off can be obtained with discount code "BING10" (thanks to MostlyHarmless for that).

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  • cooldog on 15/09/2020 - 07:37

    It is a great machine for me.

  • onetwothreefour on 15/09/2020 - 08:08
    +6

    Just over a year ago I paid under $800 for this and the smart grinder, crazy how expensive it is now.

    • Chonkers on 15/09/2020 - 08:11

      Yep, I've been watching it for a couple of months. If you want the dynamic duo (with grinder), it's hard to find under $1500. Almost nowhere else is even offering the machine stand alone (seen a couple on ebay, but none under $1050, and not from reputable stores with the same level of support that you'd get at Bing Lee).

    • pull the lever on 15/09/2020 - 08:57
      +3

      Breville probably taking advantage of the influx of home baristas.

  • MostlyHarmless on 15/09/2020 - 08:10
    +4

    You can also add code "BING10" to get $10 off if buying only 1 item or "BING20" gets $20 off if you buy 2 items.

    • Chonkers on 15/09/2020 - 08:14

      Ah thanks. Didn't know that - could have paid for my shipping to keep me under the magical $1000 mark :)

  • [Deactivated] on 15/09/2020 - 08:25

    Paid $1080 with grinder 25/1/17, have had it in for repair/service in April locally cost $128, still great machine would buy again.

    • kulprit on 15/09/2020 - 09:26

      Have you got a recommended repair/service place?

    • SickDmith on 15/09/2020 - 10:26

      $128 is surprisingly low price for repair.
      I ave never seen less than $200.
      Where did you repair it?

      • [Deactivated] on 15/09/2020 - 12:32

        Coffee machine repair guy in Coffs Harbour, that's all he does, quick turn around too.

  • ellave on 15/09/2020 - 08:40
    -1

    Like others are saying crazy prices currently for these, mine is about 5 years old now and was less then this with the grinder

    • docmartin on 15/09/2020 - 09:43
      +5

      I mean 5 years ago our dollar was stronger and it wasn't 2020

      • eunnip on 15/09/2020 - 16:25
        +1

        Isn't Breville Australian?

  • bloom on 15/09/2020 - 08:42
    +1

    Discontinued so the limited stock left comes at a premium, annoying because all the new breville dual boilers have an integrated grinder

    • kulprit on 15/09/2020 - 09:28
      +1

      I don't think that's true (the integrated grinder bit). It might be discontinued I have no idea, but Breville don't make a dual boiler model with an integrated grinder as far as I'm aware. (unless the Oracle is dual boiler, but it's an auto machine)

      • bloom on 15/09/2020 - 09:36

        Superseded by the BES980 dual boiler w/ grinder.
        Whether or not the BES920 is being made isn’t clear, they say it’s discontinued but that was a long time ago and stock still exists

        • kulprit on 15/09/2020 - 09:44
          +5

          The bes980 is not the replacement and has been around for almost as long as the 920. The bes980 is a semi auto machine that does auto tamping as well (known as the Oracle).

          But yes it does have dual boilers.

          • bloom on 15/09/2020 - 10:15

            @kulprit: That was the advice from Breville when I asked, moving to all in one solutions which sucks

            • SickDmith on 15/09/2020 - 10:28
              +5

              @bloom: From my point of view BES920 is the best value Breville espresso machine.
              For the price of BES980 I would shop other brands.

            • kulprit on 15/09/2020 - 10:41

              @bloom: I agree that does suck bloom. Thanks for getting the info direct from them.

              I wonder what I'll buy when my 920 eventually goes.

              • becku on 23/09/2020 - 23:22

                @kulprit: You should look into prosumer market, something Italian made. A heat exchanger italian made prosumer machine would be a lot of fun to play with, and it last forever

        • Sleepycat3 on 15/09/2020 - 10:54
          +2

          BES920 was never discontinued nor superseded. It is the entry level double boiler machine for Breville.

          It is also better not to have the grinder built in because you would prefer to use your grinder of choice, and the heat from the boiler/machine will affect your beans in the hopper. This might be why the BES920 is still being made eventhough you have the BES980 Oracle and BES990 Oracle Touch available.

  • howdydood on 15/09/2020 - 08:46

    Don't forget 2.8% Cashback …

  • Fergy1987 on 15/09/2020 - 08:46

    $1000 and it doesnt grind my coffee? ouch!

    • beatsntoons on 15/09/2020 - 08:49
      +9

      The better machines don’t

      • onlinepred on 15/09/2020 - 09:17
        -7

        This is the same machine as the barista express but with two boilers. The express has the grinder also.

        • Chonkers on 15/09/2020 - 09:37
          +6

          I believe the Express uses a thermocoil rather than a boiler. Dual Boiler also has a larger portafilter, larger water tank, and a host of other features (more customisable etc.). From what I understand, the Express is more like the Infuser with the addition of a grinder.

        • carlJack on 15/09/2020 - 10:24
          +4

          Express is basically breville infuser with a grinder. Its not comparable to BES920 dual boiler. The grinder in barista express sucks. When you buy a machine like this you dont want to cheap out on a grinder.

        • dbun1 on 15/09/2020 - 16:04

          Nope

        • becku on 23/09/2020 - 23:24

          Bro what you said its like it's the same machine with the duo temp only it has two boilers and 58mm handle and single wall baskets. They are different things

    • Abaddon on 15/09/2020 - 09:55
      -1

      I'd buy another Barista Pro over this, so that could be a good choice for you. The new Thermo Jet heater is significantly faster than the older Barista Express model (it's hot in 3 seconds so not much need for the Dual Boiler).

      The built in grinder is great as usual (as was the Express).

      Over the years I've had a dual boiler (at work), 2x Barista Express (one at work and one at home), and now a new Barista Pro at work. Also trialled the Oracle. Out of the bunch I prefer the Barista Pro.

      • SickDmith on 15/09/2020 - 10:29

        Could you share why?

        It is great when you can test that many machines.

      • Enzo10 on 15/09/2020 - 10:45
        +4

        Yes Thermo jet heats up faster but unfortunately doesn't offer any temperature stability. Breville dual boiler provides WAY better temperature stability, even better than a standard E61 dual boiler. It uses the same system as the $6000+ LA Marzocco linea mini and gs3, where the brew boiler is supplied with water from a heat exchanger in the steam boiler, meaning the brew boiler never receives any cold water during a shot. It can also do very linear flow control with a simple mod.

      • Sleepycat3 on 15/09/2020 - 10:57

        Downside with the Barista Pro is the steam quality, which can contain some water at the start. Not really an issue, just purge before steaming your milk. The second one is that the portafilter is 54mm. So you won't be able to use the wide range of aftermarket 58mm baskets which are available (and fit the BES920, 980 and 990).

  • tezza on 15/09/2020 - 09:34
    +2

    Good machine and one of the good consumer models due to the twin boilers.
    However, if I was purchasing this machine, I'd probably want to see how much the extended warranty is for a couple of extra years.

    The built in grinders are mostly entry level at best, and if you are looking for the best coffee grinds, you'd be forking out another $500 - $700 for a decent burr grinder (yes it is an expensive hobby).

    Think about what beans you will use. If you are only going to use supermarket beans then just get the Barista Express for nearly half the price.

    • Abaddon on 15/09/2020 - 09:58

      The Breville Burr grinder does a pretty decent job for most people. But you are right that things get expensive if it isn't good enough for you.

      I'd recommend the Barista Pro at 2/3 the price personally. (Better/faster water heating, auto low water cut off, better steam delivery)

      • becku on 23/09/2020 - 23:28

        thermalblock provides faster heating but water temp usually not as stable as a boiler

    • 3 on 15/09/2020 - 12:40

      What grinder should you suggest above the Breville smart grinder?

      • tezza on 15/09/2020 - 12:52
        +2

        Perhaps start looking at these

        Eureka Mignon
        Macap M2M
        Compak K3
        Baratza Sette 270/W

        I havent had any experience with the smart grinder however again if you are just using supermarket beans it'll do the job. There are reliability issues with the smart grinder and parts dont really seem to exist, so if it failed out of warranty it's most likely a throw away

        • 3 on 15/09/2020 - 13:48

          Is still working fine, just not getting great results regardless of the beans. It's a few years old so maybe the burrs are just dull or something

        • Chonkers on 15/09/2020 - 14:23

          I have the Compak K3 Push (gets great reviews, and was recommended and ordered through a friend that sells equipment to Cafe's). Get pretty good coffee out of the Delonghi Dedica, but looking forward to see what I can produce paired with the Dual Boiler!

          • tezza on 15/09/2020 - 17:32
            +1

            @Chonkers: I use the same grinder too, which I purchased second hand.

  • GuniGuGu on 15/09/2020 - 10:07
    +2

    I've been eyeing these off for months… I just want it in black to pair with the niche grinder in black!!

    • Chonkers on 15/09/2020 - 10:22

      I was hoping for black too, but got too impatient to wait!

    • 3 on 15/09/2020 - 12:38
      +1

      Is the niche worth it? How much did you pay?

      • GuniGuGu on 15/09/2020 - 13:29
        +1

        Haven't bought it yet… waiting on a black coffee machine :P
        I'm currently using a 3year old breville barista express and ready to step up (to stepless) :P

      • stewface on 21/09/2020 - 18:51
        +1

        Yep. Cost just over $1k direct from uk - takes a few months though it’s like a Kickstarter. Direct here it’s $1.4K

        It’s like night and day compared with my barista pro grinder

  • bs0 on 15/09/2020 - 10:15
    -3

    Fyi, this was maybe 650$ three years ago,

    • Wickadz on 15/09/2020 - 10:26

      And still running strong - great machine. I've been on the lookout and it hurts!

      Purchased in Feb with the pro grinder for ~$800 from Good Guys

    • SickDmith on 15/09/2020 - 10:31
      +1

      Fyi, this was maybe 650$ three years ago

      Sorry, pretty useless info. :)

  • Shaolinking on 15/09/2020 - 11:12

    Does anyone know how often you need to replace the grinder or the motor, or maintaining the machine?

    • tezza on 15/09/2020 - 12:59
      +1

      It's got a couple of years warranty so should be fine for that at least. After that, o rings and that may be up for replacement some seem to report that they perish, leak internally and cause all sorts of issues. Just regular backflushing every fortnight or so and a yearly descale will keep it in tip top shape.

      • C781097 on 15/09/2020 - 13:55
        +1

        Yep, my o rings failed at 3 years. Back flushing won't stop the rings failing. It's a good consumer machine but to me a domestic Italian machine for the same price will still be running long after the Breville died.

        • SickDmith on 15/09/2020 - 16:09

          Yep, my o rings failed at 3 years.

          Lucky.
          I had my 1st o-ring replacement under warranty after 12 months. Was unexpected at this age so I missed the very beginning of it and got some rust under the hood.

          A lot of people are saying regular inspections is the key. Once you let o-ring leaking for a while it will end up shorting or corroding electronics.

    • Soviet on 15/09/2020 - 14:28
      +1

      The smart grinder has not failed yet and is very reliable.
      I have had the machine for a long time
      The 920 has been perfect apart from one issue which meant replacing the solenoid valve.
      Easiest repair I have ever performed and the thing now runs so quietly.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcw8PzG_KsA

      No issue with anything else though, group head has not leaked at all.

      Paid under $700 for it from Harvey Norman a long time ago.

    • xmail on 19/09/2020 - 19:34

      What grinder?

  • OzzyB2013 on 15/09/2020 - 15:20
    -1

    .
    JB also has the Breville Barista Pro on sale this week $899 (when my 3 year old Delonghi ECAM auto dies I plan to replace it with…….so far it hasn't missed a beat)
    .
    https://www.catalogueau.com/jb-hi-fi/jb-hi-fi-catalogue-14-s…

  • crazyzhangjun on 18/09/2020 - 20:14
    -1

    there is one second-hand for 600. should i get it?
    Refurbished. Just serviced. Has new O rings, Group Seal, Steam pump and solenoid.
    Works like new.

    • Chonkers on 21/09/2020 - 08:55

      Only time could answer that I think. Personally, I think I'd rather pay $999 for a brand new one with full warranty.

      In terms of the machine, mine was delivered on Friday, and it is amazing! Highly recommend.

  • charley1129 on 21/09/2020 - 18:53

    I realised that the price of the breville has been rocket up this year especially Breville 920 model.
    At the moment, I may need to spend $1600 on that particular model. It used to be around $1000. wasn't it?
    Do you reckon I better off to wait for the sale til Christmas season? In terms of the price, would it be much different than now?

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