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Breville
Bambino Plus
$478.00
positive
neutral
negative
Ascaso
Dream PID
23 positive 0 neutral 5 negative
Based on 28 Reddit mentions
$1635.00
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What the hell just happened? [Lelit Victoria + Eureka AP 65]
Yes happened to me too. Very annoying my portafilter got stuck as well. Happened a lot on my ascaso dream. Using a puck screen or lower dosage seem to solve it.
RamboRulez in r/Lelit
December 14, 2025 8:04 PM
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PID vs non-PID real world experiences? How much does it matter?
When the difference between the two is $600 (Dream One vs Dream PID), then it becomes a real question. Luckily I found a machine that doesn't have that kind of upcharge, which IMO is insane given that the additional circuit obv doesn't cost that much to make. Ascaso must have insane margins on the P
...milestparker in r/Ascaso
January 9, 2026 10:56 PM
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A (long) review of the Ascaso Dream PID
Late reply but It's a really good machine. Only downsides are taking long to heat up for steam. Drip tray is small and the discharge pipe that ypu habe to move back and forth when emptying the drip tray. Also price is crazy, for that price you'll get a dual boiler Lelit Elizabeth. So only reason to
...RamboRulez in r/espresso
February 28, 2026 10:37 AM
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OPV leaking after stopping the shot
I am having the same issue with my ascaso dream pid right out of the box..
External_Coffee3 in r/Ascaso
March 5, 2026 8:35 AM
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Upgrade from Rancilio Siliva V5 to Ascaso Steel Duo PID V1 / Profitec GO [~400 €]
I would argue against Ascaso. I have Dream Pid and Duo Steel Pid and both machines are very flimsy. Duo has very quirky steam and Dream is very weak if the puck in't prepped good enough. I would go with Profitec which I would buy if it would fit my coffee corner. I was in the shop for measurement an
...Formal_Dare5530 in r/espresso
January 14, 2026 3:46 PM
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