Overall Rating
8.1, Based on 20 Reviews
Avg Price
Varies
Manufacturer
Ascaso
Machine Type
Thermoblock, thermblock / boiler, single group, dual group, semi auto espresso.
Colors
Steel
Class
Semi / Automatic Dual Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
Yes
QuickShot
No
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A range of machines, including single group, single thermoblock, single group, thermoblock / boiler (instant steaming), dual group, and dual group, dual boiler / thermoblock arrangements.
Aaron Slowey (quality: 6.3)
01.07.2008
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: Uno pm prof
Bottom Line: This durable, clean machine doesn't get in the way of any of this experience and, in my opinion, that's the best an espresso maker can do.
Alex Zarkadas (quality: 4.7)
05.27.2010
Rating: 4.6
Product Reviewed: Duo
Bottom Line: A large number of quality issues should preclude you from ever considering this machine.
Anthony Oxley (quality: 1.3)
03.27.2008
Rating: 4.4
Product Reviewed: Uno
Bottom Line: Awful machine,awful customer service,steer away from them ,Its herb tea you need after this not coffee!
Axel Helgason (quality: 6.0)
10.19.2005
Rating: 10.0
Product Reviewed: Innova Steel Series Duo
Bottom Line: Coolest thing I've seen on a countertop all year, plus makes wonderful coffee.
Damian S (quality: 9.0)
05.23.2011
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Steel Duo Professional
Bottom Line: A boiler + thermoblock with independent pumps for efficient drink building and thoughtful, quality design and build, all at the price of a good SBDU
David C (quality: 6.7)
07.05.2007
Rating: 10.0
Product Reviewed: Steel Duo
Bottom Line: As near to perfect as you are likely to find in a home/consumer machine. Get one
Gus Janeway (quality: 8.0)
03.28.2008
Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Steel Duo Prof
Bottom Line: Elegant, quiet, fast machine delivering magnificent espresso worthy of a much higher price tag.
James Lee
12.08.2008
Rating: 4.6
Product Reviewed: Steel Uno
Bottom Line: Great machine, good value, robust and nicely built.
Jean-Michel Laprise (quality: 8.0)
06.10.2010
Rating: 8.6
Product Reviewed: Steel Duo Prof
Bottom Line: Beautiful easy to use machine. Slight limitations, but makes great coffee.
Jeff Spirer (quality: 9.0)
04.23.2011
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Steel Duo Pro
Bottom Line: Makes great espresso, steams well, looks nice and is easy to use after figuring out the switches.
John Chambers (quality: 7.0)
11.15.2010
Rating: 9.2
Product Reviewed: Steel Uno Pro w/PID
Bottom Line: I think this is the best machine in it's price range, looks good, works great, and is a nice, solid, espresso machine - with a PID!
John Winslow (quality: 7.5)
01.16.2008
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Uno PM Prof
Bottom Line: I never thought an espresso maker would be something to fall in love with..... Now I know!
Jonathan Selan (quality: 8.0)
10.25.2011
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Steel Uno
Bottom Line: Attractive, slightly finicky and unreliable, but capable of great coffee
Leszek Nowosielski (quality: 9.3)
11.06.2010
Rating: 9.4
Product Reviewed: Uno Pro w/ PID
Bottom Line: The "Spanish Sylvia" is an excellent machine.
Mark Webster
08.03.2009
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Steel Duo
Bottom Line: Bullet proof lump of stainless which does pretty much what I want....make consistant coffee!
Michael Bitz (quality: 8.0)
01.23.2009
Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Steel UNO prof
Bottom Line: Beautiful machine, easy to use.
Nancy Hom (quality: 2.0)
06.19.2011
Rating: 6.6
Product Reviewed: Steel Duo
Bottom Line: Great Duo Thermoblock, Lousy Foam...You Decide
Ryan Johnson (quality: 8.0)
03.14.2011
Rating: 9.6
Product Reviewed: Ascaso Steel Duo Professi
Bottom Line: Great machine - Dual boiler at the cost of a single boiler!
Sean Sweet (quality: 8.6)
12.10.2008
Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: Steel Uno PM Prof
Bottom Line: The "Spanish Silvia" provides much more pleasure than grief; works and looks great.
Vik Kalia
04.08.2010
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: steel uno prof w pid
Bottom Line: Excellent machine with invaluable pid temp control. Consistent, satisfying and gorgeous to look at.
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