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Ascaso
Steel Duo Plus
55 positive 2 neutral 11 negative
Based on 68 Reddit mentions
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Whats Advantage of the Steel Duo Plus outside of the accessories
The drip tray on the steel duo non plus gets messy. The grill from the baby t they put on the plus is much better. The steam lever looks cooler and is easier to use. The bottomless portafilter is… marginal value IMO. I got a walnut bottomless for like $40 off Etsy and it is excellent. I wish Ascaso
...pattymcfly in r/Ascaso
May 14, 2026 1:00 PM
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Considering the Ascaso Steel Duo Plus but have concerns
I was considering the Ascaso Steel Duo Plus but some things discouraged me; the plug that you need an adapter for (why in the world would a new machine not be plug-in ready??), the rattling noise while heating up for steaming, the top of the machine is slanted sending the cups towards the back and t
...Mysterious-Name989 in r/Ascaso
January 13, 2026 10:45 PM
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Moving up from the Bambino [$2500]
Not yet mentioned here, I'd be tempted by an Ascaso Steel Duo PID--personally and at least in my mind, I would find it hard to go back and vary much from the Bambino's near instant-on capability. (But note that the electrical demands for the Ascaso Steel Duo can vary by country--in the U.S., a 20Amp
...Longjumping_Two2774 in r/espresso
March 12, 2026 9:53 AM
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