Steel Duo

Okay results are in... But before that, here's my setup: Machine: Ascaso Steel Duo PlusBeans: Medium-Dark, Espresso RoastDose: 18g in/40g outPrep: WDT, single tamp Test Setup - Blind taste:#1. Control unit, - Made straight the way I've always done it. Espresso + Water from my machine's tap.#2. With

Got this straight from the Ascaso factory in Barcelona to Iceland, in a custom colour. Upgraded from a Steel Duo v2. We loved the Steel Duo and it served us well for 2 years, but this is a different beast entirely. The steam power is ridiculous, and the constant pressure from the rotary pump, with n

Ascaso Steel Duo PID. Best decision so far. The controllable PID, the adjustable OPV and the big jump in steam power are a game changer. Shots are much tastier and way more consistent too. It probably won't be my end game setup, but as of now, I don't have any machine that triggers my upgradetitis.

Love my Ascaso Steel Duo :) Super fast warmup with dual thermoblocks rather than boilers. Individual temp control for each. Externally adjustable OPV. Programmable pre-infusion duration / pause. Two programmable shot volumes.

4 months into my Ascaso Steel Duo PID Plus ownership here. Here are my pros and cons: Pros Fast heat up. 5 mins with the portafilter in the group head and a quick flush = ready for business Can pull a shot and steam at the same time Fantastic back-to-back consistency Engaging u/x with the clicky swi

I went with the Ascaso Steel Duo - definitely go with a local dealer, mine came defective (steam was not working) the shop helped me troubleshoot, prime, etc.. no dice (was a little bummed) they had a Duo Plus in stock and I paid a little more for the exchange to upgrade and it works great now ( it’

If you like the convenience factor with the Bambino, I'd look at the Ascaso Steel Uno/Duo PID; also the Lucca Tempo at Clive Coffee.

Short answer (my opinion): If you are more traditional or casual with your espresso then go with the Ascaso. If you are more creative or like to experiment with your espresso then get the Fellow ES1. Long answer (my reasoning): I’ve had the ascaso for 6 years now and it still makes excellent espress

A bit late but just adding to the thread, I’m on an Ascaso Steel Duo with a Rocket Faustino Grinder, I think grinding finer did the trick for me. 19g in, 40g out, 40 seconds which I know is way longer, shot tasted much better. I kept the 3.5sec pre-infusion with no pause before the rest of the shot,

I loved my Micra and was sad to sell it, it looked great and was proud of looking at it everyday. I have no complaints on my Steel Duo and coffee quality is just as good as my Micra, they make equally good espresso for sure. If I had the space for the Micra I would pick that, purely because of the w