Ascaso Steel DUO PLUS PID
Best premium espresso machine for design conscious home baristas.
This is a serious machine for the home barista who wants café-grade workflow without the bulk of a traditional boiler. By swapping heavy copper for dual thermoblocks, you gain near-instant heat-up times and simultaneous steaming, though you sacrifice the thermal mass and traditional feel of a classic E61 group head.
$2415.00
Who it's for
- Busy professionals needing high-quality espresso during tight morning schedules
- Home baristas seeking repeatable results and granular control over brewing variables
- Latte art enthusiasts who prioritize powerful and ergonomic milk texturing
Who should skip it
- Users sensitive to noise who prefer a silent kitchen environment
- High-volume users who find frequent maintenance tasks disruptive to their workflow
- Perfectionists who demand instant and effortless precision from automated features
Performance breakdown
Temperature Stability
PID control ensures rock-solid thermal consistency for every single shot.
Workflow Efficiency
Dual thermoblocks allow simultaneous brewing and steaming without any downtime.
Build Quality
Robust stainless steel construction feels built to last for years.
Milk Texturing
Joystick steam wand offers professional-grade control for perfect microfoam.
Extraction Customization
Adjustable OPV and volumetric settings provide deep control over extraction variables.
Maintenance Ease
Programmable cleaning cycles take the guesswork out of routine machine care.
Key Specs
Pump Pressure
9 bars
Water Reservoir Capacity
67 ounces
Built-in Grinder
No
Milk Frother Type
Manual Steam Wand
Portafilter Size
58mm
Heating System Type
Dual Thermoblock
Programmable Settings
Yes
Cup Warmer
Yes
Housing Material
Stainless Steel
Power
2000 Watts
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