The 9Barista Mk.2 sees some major design and aesthetic improvements. The key things that have changed are: • New stainless steel heat exchanger (updated from brass). • Fully machined castings for a precision finish (no more cast faces). • Updated portafilter design for improved aesthetics. • Ceramic thermal break (updated from silicon). • Anodised aluminium chimney (updated from plastic). • Improved boiler o ring design (50% larger for improved durability) • ‘Frosted’ metal finish achieved through a unique barreling process that provides a smooth and uniform finish. Improved Durability and Heat Resilience. Changes to parts’ materials and designs mean that 9Barista Mk.2 has better resilience to heat and is more durable. Premium and Flawless Finish. Fully machined castings and barreled finish mean the casting faces have a flawless and smooth finish. Improved Extraction. The Pro variant comes with the Naked Portafilter, IMS Basket and laser drilled metal basket cap for superior extraction. Reduced Plastic Parts Mk.2 sees a shift away from plastic components with almost every part being made of metal or non-plastic materials. The Standard variant includes: The Standard Portaflter Standard 53mm basket Silicon Basket Cap Wooden handles Which is the right 9Barista for you? 9Barista Mk.1 9Barista Mk.2 Standard 9Barista Mk.2 Pro Castings Partially machined Brass castings Fully machined EcoBrass and stainless steel castings Higher strength and 30% harder wearing Fully machined EcoBrass and stainless steel castings Higher strength and 30% harder wearing Thermal Break Silicon Thermal Break Steatite ceramic Thermal Break 500% improved heat resistance Steatite ceramic Thermal Break 500% improved heat resistance Chimney Plastic Chimney Anodised 6061 Aluminium Chimney Narrower profile & 250% improved heat resistance Anodised 6061 Aluminium Chimney Narrower profile & 250% improved heat resistance Boiler O Ring 2mm Thickness 3mm Thickness 50% larger for an extended lifespan 3mm Thickness 50% larger for an extended lifespan Basket Cap Silicon Basket Cap Silicon Basket Cap 304 Stainless Steel Pro Basket Cap 75% increased extraction consistency Handles Material Walnut Walnut Anodised 6061 Aluminium Handles 250% improved heat resistance Basket Standard Standard 53mm IMS Precision Basket Patented hole perforation for uniform extraction Portafilter Standard Standard Naked 230% larger aperture to enhance visibility of extraction uniformity