Steel Duo

Okay results are in... But before that, here's my setup: Machine: Ascaso Steel Duo PlusBeans: Medium-Dark, Espresso RoastDose: 18g in/40g outPrep: WDT, single tamp Test Setup - Blind taste:#1. Control unit, - Made straight the way I've always done it. Espresso + Water from my machine's tap.#2. With

I hope so, at least for mid-tier. If I didn't already have my ascaso duo, which I love. I would probably pull the trigger on a Chinese machine.

Fairly similar to ascaso steel duo pid but I guess there’s only so many ways to design an espresso machine.

Ascaso Steel Duo v2 I was spoiled by the Bambino’s quick heat up time, so the dual thermoblock Ascaso appealed to me. Build quality is night and day, the steam is noticeably stronger, and it has tons of adjustments that I’m still leaning to take advantage of. From a pure “how does it taste” perspect

Got this straight from the Ascaso factory in Barcelona to Iceland, in a custom colour. Upgraded from a Steel Duo v2. We loved the Steel Duo and it served us well for 2 years, but this is a different beast entirely. The steam power is ridiculous, and the constant pressure from the rotary pump, with n

I've had a couple of ascaso machines, currently own the dream oud, but had the steel duo. Only complaint I've ever had was temperature calibration not being done from the factory. Never experienced any other issue and always recommend ascaso.

Ascaso duo. I was so used to the fast warmup I couldn’t give it up.

Love my Ascaso Steel Duo :) Super fast warmup with dual thermoblocks rather than boilers. Individual temp control for each. Externally adjustable OPV. Programmable pre-infusion duration / pause. Two programmable shot volumes.

The Micra has a PID, just can't be adjusted without the app. Also knobs are better than levers imo, much nicer control of the steam power. If you like the Go just get the Move. You could also get the Lelit Elizabeth? I was considering these 3 but went for an Arkel Coast in the end, but it is a lot b

A good thermoblock or a good thermojet (Ascaso Steel Duo Pid, Decent, Zuriga) will be as stable as a boiler machine.