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  1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

  alex.qx.dms

  2024-01-13

  Excellent build quality and incredible results for those who are looking for a little more. I had my eye on it for 4 years and managed to get it! The positives are the stainless steel construction, the PID, the OPV, the stepless conical grinder, and the manual experience it offers. The only drawback is the 57mm portafilter, which makes finding accessories difficult but not impossible. I highly recommend it for individuals who are looking for a little more.

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  12 out of 12 members found this review helpful

  mikepapgr

  2023-03-14

  The construction is fantastic with polished stainless steel all around. It has some black plastic on the discs and controls, but they do not detract from its very good appearance. It is a step above household machines both in terms of external and internal build quality, as well as in the result, which is a very good coffee.
  The pressure gauge helps in adjusting the coffee grinding mill, so that water resistance of about 9 bar is created.
  With the PID, the temperature can be adjusted (recommended 88-94 C with an offset of 6 C) depending on the degree of coffee roasting and each person's preference.
  The built-in grinder is very satisfactory and I use it as a single dose with minimal retention.
  The milk frothing without a panarello and with a single-hole nozzle is a bit different from what I was used to, but it compensates with a nicer, stable micro-foam for a considerable amount of time.
  Essential accessories are the blind filter basket for group cleaning and the 57.35mm Lelit tamper.
  It has the conditions to withstand many years and can be relatively easily repaired for any problem that may arise.
  It was purchased a month ago at a very good price of €547. It replaced a cheap Krups machine that was 15 years old, which ultimately only produced hot water with coffee.

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  5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

  johnny.mod

  2022-12-25

  Amazing machine with exceptional grinder!
  I have had it for 1 month and I am very satisfied. I make wonderful unique coffees, pure enjoyment!
  At €553 that I bought it, it was a real bargain!
  ...A diamond!!!
  <3

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  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

  TheofilosS78

  2022-12-06

  It's worth its money and more. I have had it for 3 years now. Very good build quality, user-friendly, and without any problems at the moment!!

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  36 out of 37 members found this review helpful

  masimplo

  2021-11-10

  Excellent machine for anyone who wants to go for something more "involved" than a superautomatic or something of higher quality than commercial machines.
  The grinder is quite good, with a large and stepless range, but with markings and numbers to easily go back and forth when changing the grind size. It doesn't clump and the consistency of the grind seems quite good for the price range we're talking about.
  The steamer is fairly easy to learn and produces good results. One positive aspect is that the nozzle can be changed if needed (screw-on).
  The grouphead is perhaps the only negative aspect of this coffee maker, as it is 57mm instead of 58mm like most semi-professional/professional machines. This has two main disadvantages: 1 - it takes less coffee (17g for a double shot on average instead of 18g) and 2 - the accessories (tamper, distributor, baskets, portafilter, etc.) are harder to find and more expensive. However, I bought the Lelit 57.4mm tamper, a bottomless portafilter, and a competition basket from Ascaso, and I am fully satisfied.
  The PID is adjustable - like most similar machines - and so is the OPV. I believe with proper use, they will last for many years.

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  Captain_Bob

  2024-06-25

  What to say first.. MASTERPIECE!

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