Steel Uno PID

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

It sounds like you prefer dark espresso based on your description. A good conical grinder and any reputable machine will get you there. You only need a single boiler machine. I’d pick whatever you think looks best on you counter. More expensive machines often have group heads that take a long time t

I have my ascaso steel uno under the cabinet, however it's on a slider tray that you can pull it out and it looks good too Just search for coffee machine slider tray on Amazon

Just because it has new features does not mean they can skimp out on materials in order to make better profit. For me, the series 1 will cost around 1800$ CAD. I could buy an Ascaso steel UNO for the same price and have comparable heat up time and temperature control, AND have better materials. I pr