Overall Rating
9.3, Based on 65 Reviews
Avg Price
$1,895.00
Manufacturer
La Spaziale
Machine Type
commercial, dual boiler, full auto, espresso machine
Colors
Black, Red, Light Grey
Class
Automatic, Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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The La Spaziale S1 is a Dual Boiler, rotary pump, direct plumbed commercial espresso machine. It features a 2.5 liter steam boiler and a 450 mil group boiler and is all electronically programmable.
Jean Nadeau (quality: 6.7)
09.14.2005
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Very well design machine for home use, would be better if it was cheaper. But as a whole, I find I have no regrets from buying it compared to a HX machine.
Gordon Rose (quality: 7.3)
05.31.2006
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Why go half way?
James McNab (quality: 8.1)
12.17.2004
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: This is one incredible piece of machinery! The rotary pump produces consistently excellent espresso and plenty of steam for frothing.
Bob Roseman (quality: 7.7)
07.05.2004
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Compared to HX machine, pricey but worth the additional money.
Todd Hubbell
06.13.2011
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: A robust and flexible machine capable of producing great espresso, cappucinos, etc.
Tony Fassi (quality: 6.0)
02.27.2008
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Stop wasting your time searching. Get a spaz now and never look back.
David Franks (quality: 6.3)
11.25.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: If you want a high quality espresso/cappuccino with a worry free machine, The La Spaziale Vivaldi II will do it!
Matthew Spears (quality: 5.0)
12.12.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: First machine & probably last machine I'll ever have to buy. If you're on the fence, spend your money now on this machine, and you will thank yourself later.
Gary Scott (quality: 5.2)
02.08.2008
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: The Vivaldi II rocks, it is the best machine out there at its price point. Buy it now or move up to it later.
Jay Kurtz (quality: 6.5)
06.18.2007
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: La Spaziale Vivaldi II: I love this machine and would buy it again in a heartbeat.
Oana D (quality: 4.5)
06.12.2007
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: This machine will put the local coffee shops out of business.
Wolfgang Gaggl (quality: 8.3)
10.18.2005
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Gorgeous, reliable machine that produces great espresso shots and foamed milk, no matter if you make one cup a day or 30 shots in a row.
Roger Greenway (quality: 5.8)
04.04.2006
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: The best semi-commercial machine I have ever seen.
Mike Evans (quality: 6.5)
02.20.2004
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Best Dual Boiler, commercial grade, home espresso machine on the market...so far.
Jeffrey Doolittle (quality: 5.0)
02.25.2008
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Double boiler, plumbed in, adjustable, and amazing coffee, you can't go wrong with Vivaldi!
Chuck Kish (quality: 5.1)
05.05.2004
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Terrific machine
Robert Noah (quality: 6.0)
04.24.2007
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Simple satisfaction -- no complaints, and reliable production of excellent espresso. Can't go wrong buying this machine from Chris' Coffee Service.
Luis Rocha (quality: 3.3)
04.05.2007
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: The vivaldi is the only choice for me.
Mark V
11.23.2012
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: This may be the last machine you'll ever have to buy for the home or office, and Chris' Coffee is a great place to buy from.
Bruce Spencer
07.05.2010
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Easy for the non-geek to use to make great espresso and latte, consistently, and with only a small learning curve.
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