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Ascaso
Steel Duo Plus
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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
...inounderscore in r/espresso
April 27, 2026 8:32 PM
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What actually makes an espresso machine better than another?
A good thermoblock or a good thermojet (Ascaso Steel Duo Pid, Decent, Zuriga) will be as stable as a boiler machine.
lachsschinken in r/espresso
December 10, 2025 6:42 PM
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What was your next upgrade after the breville bambino?
Ascaso Steel Duo PID. Best decision so far. The controllable PID, the adjustable OPV and the big jump in steam power are a game changer. Shots are much tastier and way more consistent too. It probably won't be my end game setup, but as of now, I don't have any machine that triggers my upgradetitis.
...False-Raspberry6779 in r/espresso
December 14, 2025 9:15 PM
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Ascaso Steel duo plus vs Lelit Mara X V2 [3000$]
Ascaso Steel Duo all the way, it's a more capable machine and consumes significantly less energy. The v2 offers solid steaming power, not as powerfull as a dedicated boiler, but more than capable of steaming silky milky. Regarding QC, Lelit has it's issues, certainly after the acquisition by Brevill
...Minute_Pomelo_4593 in r/espresso
February 13, 2026 4:02 PM
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Espresso Machine Recommendations in UK to upgrade from a Bambino plus [£1500]
Have you considered the Ascaso Steel Duo Pid? Sounds like it might be an option.
thefuzzness in r/espresso
February 16, 2026 2:47 PM
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Upgrade Day! :)
Nice. I'm tempted by the Ascaso Steel Duo Plus V2 PID. Debating that or the Profitec Move.
Obvious_Armadillo_99 in r/espresso
July 7, 2025 3:19 AM
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Ascaso Steel duo plus vs Lelit Mara X V2 [3000$]
Another Ascaso Steel Duo PID owner here, and another glowing review. Been a dream since day one, couldn’t be happier. Makes great coffee, very stable on back to back shots, quality of the machine feels nice and the tank is brilliant for refilling. All that, PLUS a few minutes heat up time? Hard to b
...SRBEAST in r/espresso
February 13, 2026 11:18 PM
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What dual thermoblock machines out there?
4 months into my Ascaso Steel Duo PID Plus ownership here. Here are my pros and cons: Pros Fast heat up. 5 mins with the portafilter in the group head and a quick flush = ready for business Can pull a shot and steam at the same time Fantastic back-to-back consistency Engaging u/x with the clicky swi
...UpYourButtJobu in r/espresso
May 7, 2026 4:01 PM
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If La Marzocco is the Ferrari of espresso machines, what is your machine like?
Oof. I don’t know cars. I have an Ascaso Steel Duo PID. Feels like a less-considered fancy car…
baroncalico in r/espresso
April 23, 2026 4:14 AM
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What machine [~$2k?, as little as possible:)]
Dude I’m in the same position and when I learned about e61 group heads I didn’t really want to deal with the heat up times there either so it’s been tough to find the “right one” to pull the trigger on Leaning Ascaso Steel Duo PID Plus at the moment
phillybob232 in r/espresso
April 17, 2026 2:19 PM
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