Overall Rating
9.4, Based on 5 Reviews
Avg Price
$2,600.00
Manufacturer
Astra
Machine Type
heat exchanger, 4.2L boiler, internal volumetric pump, 110v, semi-automatic
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Green, Hammered Silvertone
Class
Semi / Automatic Heat Exchanger Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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A light duty commercial machine that will handle every possible use in the office or at home.
Clark Reed (quality: 7.9)
06.20.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great compact professional machine that produces a superior cup of espresso.
Rob Hall (quality: 9.0)
04.30.2006
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: A bit higher price point than most other HX machines, but it blows the competition away with its quality.
Richard Hurwitz (quality: 6.0)
10.12.2002
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: The machine will make 160 cups an hour--I've only been able to drink four or five.
Gregory Scace (quality: 9.6)
10.08.2004
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Great one-group machine for your house. Great brewing and steaming performance. Larger boiler and heater than Cimbali Jr. and less expensive.
Gerald Ross (quality: 6.0)
12.20.2003
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Ameican parts and reliability with Italian flair. Rugid and beautiful. A truly commercial machine that really works in the home.
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