Overall Rating
6.0, Based on 49 Reviews
Avg Price
Varies
Manufacturer
Krups
Machine Type
pump, thermoblock, reservoir, semi auto, espresso machine
Colors
Varies
Class
Semi / Automatic Thermoblock
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Krups long had a line of espresso machines in the Novo Lineup, which has been discontinued since 2004. This category is for any machine bearing the Novo name.
Bill
08.16.2001
Rating: 9.2
Product Reviewed: Krups Novo 2300+
Bottom Line: Sex appeal? No. Good coffee? Yes. Good value? Absolutely.
Brett
06.21.2001
Rating: 9.2
Product Reviewed: Novo 4000
Bottom Line: For $500AUD this machine has performed perfectly every day for 3 years.
Stan Sokol (quality: 5.5)
03.16.2004
Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: espresso nova 2300 plus
Bottom Line: Makes a darned GOOD espresso.
Bob Kim (quality: 8.7)
08.04.2009
Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Novo 2000 plus
Bottom Line: Remove the pressurizing rubber part, you can make a good espresso! Remove "perfect frother" attachment, you can create a good microfoam!
Chris Holst
11.30.2000
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Krups Novo 3000
Bottom Line: Mine has gotten daily use for close to 3 years. Going strong and keeps me happy.
John
03.11.2001
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Krups 2000 novo
Bottom Line: As long as you enjoy the taste any machine is great
Simon James (quality: 4.3)
10.08.2001
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Krups novo pro crema 3000
Bottom Line: Reliable, good value machine for someone willing to tune their grind.
Mark Edwards (quality: 8.0)
12.16.2008
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Espresso Novo 964
Bottom Line: Reliable if a bit fussy. Can produce excellent shots with care and practice.
Michael Hagerty (quality: 7.5)
03.07.2006
Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: Novo 3000
Bottom Line: Excellent quality without taking a loan on your house
Ron Blood
02.03.2008
Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: Novo 964
Bottom Line: It was free, goddammit!
Mike Foster (quality: 8.0)
01.27.2002
Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: Novo Compact
Bottom Line: Good starter machine in its day...
Jim Vale
12.06.2001
Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: Novo 4100 Programmatic
Bottom Line: Well worth the buy-you;d find similar features on something twice the price
Scott K
07.05.2010
Rating: 7.8
Product Reviewed: type 965
Bottom Line: Type 965 a.k.a "Novo"- works a treat for the home user.
Patrick Cameron (quality: 6.5)
05.22.2004
Rating: 7.8
Product Reviewed: Novo 2300+
Bottom Line: A great machine if you replace the frother wand, use a decent grinder and take the time to learn what grind/tamp it likes.
Paul Newman (quality: 8.3)
06.01.2006
Rating: 7.4
Product Reviewed: Novo 964
Bottom Line: If available as new (not used on eBay), I may buy again.
Keith Grider (quality: 6.8)
01.26.2002
Rating: 7.4
Product Reviewed: Novo 2300+
Bottom Line: decent, cheap pump machine for milk drinks, you will want to move up.
Matt Larkin
01.19.2000
Rating: 7.2
Product Reviewed: Novo 2200 Plus
Bottom Line: Smart design - reasonable entry level machine
Phillip Mak
06.07.2001
Rating: 7.2
Product Reviewed: Krups Novo 4100 Programmatic
Bottom Line: Good looks, reasonable espresso if you can get the right grind
Kim
02.26.2001
Rating: 7.2
Product Reviewed: Novo 4100
Bottom Line: this is a big NO NO
Vernon Bishop
05.21.2009
Rating: 7.0
Product Reviewed: Espresso Novo 964
Bottom Line: Steep learning curve with positive results
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