Overall Rating
9.2, Based on 27 Reviews
Avg Price
$1,300.00
Manufacturer
ECM
Machine Type
Pump, Heat Exchanger, Reservoir / Plumbed, semi commercial espresso
Colors
Silver, Black, Red, Others
Class
Semi / Automatic Heat Exchanger Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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This is a now discontinued espresso machine, replaced by the Rocket Giotto, Premium and Premium II models.
M Winter (quality: 3.3)
02.14.2000
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Happy so far.
Mike A
04.06.2010
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Good looks, excellent espresso once you master its best in the business E61 brew head. It will be the talk around your kitchen table!
Genomic Medicine (quality: 8.1)
08.13.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: An uncompromising high-end machine with time-tested components
Matt Davis (quality: 6.5)
08.21.2009
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Why I bothered with a commercial machine, I really don't know. This is by far the best machine I have owned so far.
Yves Paradis (quality: 6.4)
06.01.2002
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: A very nice espresso machine indeed!
Ilan (quality: 2.0)
05.18.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Top end in the market
Mark D (quality: 7.0)
05.31.2009
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I enjoy excellent espresso off this machine every day. My jitters are up and so is my power bill, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Mark Neuffer (quality: 3.7)
03.20.2007
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: This great machine is a lifetime investment.
Geoff Hudson (quality: 6.0)
02.04.2006
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Can you make it? Yes, you can!
Mike Malecki (quality: 5.4)
04.15.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: This mofo is hot, and he makes great, consistent espresso.
Richard Reynolds (quality: 4.2)
09.03.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: The only home machine I‘ve found that produces an excellent single shot. I love it.
Jeff Cooper (quality: 8.1)
01.06.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: A high quality machine that produces extremely good espresso.
Steve M (quality: 5.0)
07.13.2005
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: UPDATED AFTER 5 YEAR OWNERSHIP -- Very well made and classic, will last a lifetime and will become the center piece of you kitchen every morning ... and the last one you will buy .
S Q (quality: 5.8)
03.24.2005
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Expensive but definitely a good value as compared to lesser machine with lower output and less reliability
D Doll (quality: 7.9)
05.03.2001
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: A beautiful, well designed and built machine that should satisfy most serious home enthusiasts
Gary Cohen (quality: 5.9)
07.10.2005
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Visually stunning machine with commercial build quality - a non-stop flight to espresso nirvana.
Jay Millar (quality: 8.7)
02.05.2002
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Makes best pizza I've ever had. Wait, wrong machine! (it rocks, honest)
JD Menteer (quality: 7.2)
07.17.2002
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: There are a lot of great espresso makers out there for >$1000. You won't be sorry with this one..
Paul Kula (quality: 7.4)
01.04.2002
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: I Love My Giotto!!!!
Bryan Stone (quality: 5.6)
05.05.2004
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: This machine makes consistently incredible coffee.
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