Steel Duo Plus

Ascaso Steel Duo all the way, it's a more capable machine and consumes significantly less energy. The v2 offers solid steaming power, not as powerfull as a dedicated boiler, but more than capable of steaming silky milky. Regarding QC, Lelit has it's issues, certainly after the acquisition by Brevill

I assume you're in the US? Not OP, but I only had to upgrade my outlet and not the wiring or breaker, thankfully. Migjt be worth it to check your breaker box and wiring. Most modern kitchens in the US have 20 amp circuits but NEMA 5-15 outlets. For me, it was a simple swap to a NEMA 5-20 after a ver

I had the same decision and went with the ascaso steel duo pid. I love it and highly recommend. It's very consistent and heat up time is very quick. Make sure your wiring supports the higher amperage needed or your steam pressure may suffer.

I would advise against a Synchronika. The energy consumption is huge and it's a complete overkill whenever you don't have a full house. It is often referenced here on Reddit but I don't really understand why. It is expensive, the tech is old and you heat 30 kg of metal for sometimes as little as 1-2

I've had my Ascaso Steel Duo PID v2 for nearly 3 years. Loads of plus points - the 2 biggest for me being the small footprint/height being ideal for my kitchen top with overhead cupboards and being able to take the water tank out from the side means I don't have to move the machine. Biggest annoyanc

Wish I had gotten the Ascaso Steel Duo Plus also and not just for looks. I also like all the features and accessories it comes with. I opted against it because there was some question as to whether the amps and even the plug would be compatible with the house. I also read about a loud knocking noise

Absolutely loving my ascaso steel duo plus. Dual boilers are so over rated compared to dual thermoblocks for casual home use. I can slam back to back shots and steaming simultaneously, have great settings etc and a fraction of the bulk and energy usage.

This is a machine that’s been rated highly based on several comparisons. I have the Breville Oracle Jet and in retrospect wish I had gotten the Ascaso Steel Duo Plus. The Jet is OK but inconsistent and when you go to manual mode, it‘s hard to dial in. Also had to do a couple adjustments just to get

I was considering the Ascaso Steel Duo Plus but some things discouraged me; the plug that you need an adapter for (why in the world would a new machine not be plug-in ready??), the rattling noise while heating up for steaming, the top of the machine is slanted sending the cups towards the back and t

Not yet mentioned here, I'd be tempted by an Ascaso Steel Duo PID--personally and at least in my mind, I would find it hard to go back and vary much from the Bambino's near instant-on capability. (But note that the electrical demands for the Ascaso Steel Duo can vary by country--in the U.S., a 20Amp