Hi. Simple question. If I buy this machine, I will need to remove the cup rail front the top panel in order to slide it underneath my kitchen cabinet. Can someone confirm me it this rail is soldered / riveted to the panel or if it is holding only with screw easily removable from under? Thank's. Louis
Not sure it is soldered, but in order to access that rail you'd need to open the machine, remove the top plate and dismantle the rail. you'd end up with 4 apparent holes. I haven't opened mine to see if that's doable.
Not super helpful in terms of the pros and cons of the machine or use. I was just looking at the dual boiler model of this machine and was looking forward to a more in-depth review of the unit rather than an unboxing and first impressions.
The way I see it right now, the UNO version is actually superior for me... Steam seams to actually be better ton the UNO and the only "advantage" on the DUO would be that you are able to steam milk (badly) before or during the espresso vs. "after the espresso" on the UNO...
@@leigh3850 Update: Very happy with the Uno! Heating up the steam takes like 1 minute after you draw the espresso, by the time you filled the milk jug you're ready to roll!
Hi, thx for this video. I am having trouble finding the right grind on Gaggia grinder, currently have it at 6. What is the ideal grind? Also what is the advantage of setting the pre infusion? Thx
This machine draws over 17 amps (120v version). Does it have a standard 15amp power cord, or a 20 amp cord with one of the prongs turned sideways? I was close to buying this machine until I looked further into this.
A few warnings: The new Steel series apparently has an issue with malfunctioning OPV valves. My machine gave me 18-20 bars of pressure and adjusting the valve did absolutely nothing. Other buyers reported similar problems on forums. Any liquid that doesn't go through the drip tray's grate rolls back inside the machine, near the mechanical and electrival components, through the crack between the tray housing and the front panel. Can't be good. Many of the edges are unfinished and I cut my fingers several times trying to to remove the drip tray. Because of these problems, I returned my machine.
@@dante1078 I saw some people using silicone to make a slit water proof? You may want to google that... Saw it in a classified ad a while ago, so can't link it...
this looks nicer and has a PID and has a quick warm-up time being a thermoblock unit. it has it's advantages ... but I am concered about overall quality and product support of Ascaso
Do you have recommendations for the length of single/double shot pours? I've been trying to get mine just right. I thought something like 10 secs for a single and 15 for a double sounded right but it seems to be doing this thing when it starts pulling where it's on for a few secs, then off, then back on again after a couple more secs. Thoughts?
The typical recommendation is 25 seconds as a starting point for shot length, whether it's a double or a single. This is counting from when you start the shot, not when the first liquid comes out. Of course you should tune this by taste - too sour, grind finer so it takes longer to get the same volume. Too bitter, vice versa. The on-off-on thing sounds like pre infusion, check that in the machine instructions.
What diameter tamper would fit more snuggly on the ridged 14g non-pressurized basket? I find the standard tamper still doesn't leave clean edges even on the larger "a" side as mentioned in the video.
I bought an aftermarket 58mm tamper and it fits very snugly. Never used the Ascaso one because I read reviews stating the supplied tamper was a wonky size.
yes but for someone like me this is better lol it takes 5-10min to heat up fully while a e61 if you want it to be fully heated up you wait easily 30-45minutes. people who dont have 45min just to make coffee each morning a e61 is useless nonsense
@@SammyEatsYourBrain99 I am planning to get a new espresso machine and I was wondering about get a machine with e61, but you raised a really valid point. Takes up to 45 min to heat up the machine.
Yes, you get a E61 for that price, with all it's limitations. Much longer heat up times, a lot more energy consumption over the day, because you often don't shut it down between shots (because re-heating takes so long), maintenance is not simple (classic descaling should be avoided on E61), you have older water in the boiler, that is re-heatet over and over again that is used for the steam. Thermoblocks always use fresh water for coffee, hot water, and steam.
This is the most boring explanation and tonation I have ever heard, I fell asleep It seems to me that the guy in the video also wants to go home to sleep
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Just do 1.25 speed and the tone and energy is perfect. Keep up with the good work and don’t be discouraged. You did a good overview of the machine!
Ty! Much better 😂
1.75 else you’ll fall asleep
Excellent suggestion 👍
Hi. Simple question. If I buy this machine, I will need to remove the cup rail front the top panel in order to slide it underneath my kitchen cabinet. Can someone confirm me it this rail is soldered / riveted to the panel or if it is holding only with screw easily removable from under? Thank's. Louis
Not sure it is soldered, but in order to access that rail you'd need to open the machine, remove the top plate and dismantle the rail. you'd end up with 4 apparent holes. I haven't opened mine to see if that's doable.
Which is better the dream or the steel and which is larger ?
Thanks for explaining the details like the sound of pumping water!
At first I thought there’s sth wrong with the machine.
Not super helpful in terms of the pros and cons of the machine or use. I was just looking at the dual boiler model of this machine and was looking forward to a more in-depth review of the unit rather than an unboxing and first impressions.
The way I see it right now, the UNO version is actually superior for me... Steam seams to actually be better ton the UNO and the only "advantage" on the DUO would be that you are able to steam milk (badly) before or during the espresso vs. "after the espresso" on the UNO...
@@mcbrite agree, would prefer the uno for sure
@@leigh3850 Update: Very happy with the Uno! Heating up the steam takes like 1 minute after you draw the espresso, by the time you filled the milk jug you're ready to roll!
Great review! The Bob Ross of coffee!!
Nice first review. Will you also have the Duo?
Reservoir capacity on the Uno is only 48 ozs (1.4L) not 2L as you said. I believe the Duo is about 2L.
Hi, thx for this video. I am having trouble finding the right grind on Gaggia grinder, currently have it at 6. What is the ideal grind? Also what is the advantage of setting the pre infusion? Thx
This machine draws over 17 amps (120v version). Does it have a standard 15amp power cord, or a 20 amp cord with one of the prongs turned sideways? I was close to buying this machine until I looked further into this.
A few warnings: The new Steel series apparently has an issue with malfunctioning OPV valves. My machine gave me 18-20 bars of pressure and adjusting the valve did absolutely nothing. Other buyers reported similar problems on forums. Any liquid that doesn't go through the drip tray's grate rolls back inside the machine, near the mechanical and electrival components, through the crack between the tray housing and the front panel. Can't be good. Many of the edges are unfinished and I cut my fingers several times trying to to remove the drip tray. Because of these problems, I returned my machine.
May I ask when you bought your machine? I read they changed the valve on newer models?
@@mcbrite In February.
@@dante1078 Damn, so that would be the new model built from 2020 onwards, I believe?
@@mcbrite Yeah. So disappointing.
@@dante1078 I saw some people using silicone to make a slit water proof? You may want to google that... Saw it in a classified ad a while ago, so can't link it...
That's quite a price for a SBDU when you're in good quality HX machine territory (MaraX) and Breville Dual Boiler land.
this looks nicer and has a PID and has a quick warm-up time being a thermoblock unit. it has it's advantages ... but I am concered about overall quality and product support of Ascaso
@@gordanbabic8028 this concerns me. Have you had or heard of questionable/bad experiences from Ascaso?
Is there a spout which provides hot water for Americanos?
Beautiful machine
That tamper looks like a mini barbel for dolls 🤣
Beauty One !!
Do you have recommendations for the length of single/double shot pours? I've been trying to get mine just right. I thought something like 10 secs for a single and 15 for a double sounded right but it seems to be doing this thing when it starts pulling where it's on for a few secs, then off, then back on again after a couple more secs. Thoughts?
The typical recommendation is 25 seconds as a starting point for shot length, whether it's a double or a single. This is counting from when you start the shot, not when the first liquid comes out. Of course you should tune this by taste - too sour, grind finer so it takes longer to get the same volume. Too bitter, vice versa.
The on-off-on thing sounds like pre infusion, check that in the machine instructions.
What diameter tamper would fit more snuggly on the ridged 14g non-pressurized basket? I find the standard tamper still doesn't leave clean edges even on the larger "a" side as mentioned in the video.
I bought an aftermarket 58mm tamper and it fits very snugly. Never used the Ascaso one because I read reviews stating the supplied tamper was a wonky size.
Anyone upgrade to this machine or duo from gaggia classic? Likes? Dislikes?
일등!ㅎㅎㅎ
$1350불이면 가격은 괜찮은데 음 추출된 커피 좀 자세히 보여주면 더 좋겠네요.
This model seems very similar to the gemilai mark in aliexpress. I wonder if they are the same?
What's the price difference?
Literally not a single machine by that name on the entire internet...
@@mcbrite is the brand name not the machine name....
@@mcbrite what internet are you on?? Gemilai machines are all over asia.
Nice, but for that price you can go for real e61 group machine.
yes but for someone like me this is better lol it takes 5-10min to heat up fully while a e61 if you want it to be fully heated up you wait easily 30-45minutes. people who dont have 45min just to make coffee each morning a e61 is useless nonsense
@@SammyEatsYourBrain99 I am planning to get a new espresso machine and I was wondering about get a machine with e61, but you raised a really valid point. Takes up to 45 min to heat up the machine.
Yes, you get a E61 for that price, with all it's limitations. Much longer heat up times, a lot more energy consumption over the day, because you often don't shut it down between shots (because re-heating takes so long), maintenance is not simple (classic descaling should be avoided on E61), you have older water in the boiler, that is re-heatet over and over again that is used for the steam. Thermoblocks always use fresh water for coffee, hot water, and steam.
What grinder was that?
Looks like a Eureka!
Looks very like the new Mignon XL
He says Specialita.
Specialist. Excellent affordable Grinder!
That film looks like a real pain in the ass!!! I hate that kind of crap!
not for me
This is the most boring explanation and tonation I have ever heard, I fell asleep It seems to me that the guy in the video also wants to go home to sleep
Yawwnnn
Horrible barista.... 🤦♂️
Boring!
Pretty instructional video.
Otherwise, plenty on YT or TT for your entertainment.