u/jumperko — reddlx

[Update] Fellow Series 1 idle buzzing - Retailer and Fellow say this is normal.

Hey guys. I posted a video about this issue a while ago, but I’m posting again so potential buyers know what they are getting into, and hoping Fellow actually takes notice this time.

I sent the machine back to Coffeedesk for an RMA because of the loud transformer buzzing noise it makes when idle. Well, they just sent it right back to me. Both the retailer and Fellow support are claiming this is "completely normal" operation.

It’s honestly so loud my wife and I can’t even leave the machine on after making coffee. I uploaded the video to YouTube so you can hear exactly what they consider an acceptable standard for a premium espresso machine.

Am I crazy for thinking this is completely unacceptable?

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yes AI was used in do better text and image.

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u/jumperko — 5 days ago

▲ 8 r/FellowProducts

Espresso Series 1 - Annoying buzzing

Hi everyone. About 50% of the time my new Series 1 is on, it makes this really annoying buzzing noise (like an electrical transformer). You can hear it in the video.

Is this normal for this machine, or is it a defect?

I contacted Fellow and my retailer (Coffeedesk), and the retailer wants me to send it in for diagnostics. Since it’s basically brand new (only pulled about 20 shots) and it's our only machine,

I want to know if an RMA will actually solve this, or if they’ll just send it back saying it’s 'normal operation'.

u/jumperko — 2 months ago

▲ 59 r/FellowProducts

New meber arrived !

The machine looks beautiful. The Opus feels a bit too plastic (coming from a Lelit Mara X and Eureka Mignon Specialita). But! First impressions are great!

u/jumperko — 2 months ago

▲ 2 r/espresso

New machine advice needed (current maraX and MignonS) [€2000]

Hou hou hellou.
Please help me find a new machine. We are looking for something with a modern look and nice-to-have features to help anyone using the machine make better coffee.

Currently, we have a Lelit Mara X v2 and our grinder is a Eureka Mignon Specialita. I know we already have a "great" combo.

Currently, we have preordered the Fellow Espresso 1. We like the design, ease of use, and, based on reviews, I hope it has good extraction. We would also like to exchange our grinder for something that can do pour-over too. As part of that order, the Opus 2 comes as a “preorder gift” and will match it perfectly. Also we looked on Meraki but its new company for me and i do not like allinone with grinder.

Budget 2000 (with grinder). And must be available in Europe.

edit: milk we use once per day and my wife love doing late art.

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u/jumperko — 3 months ago