Ascaso
Ascaso Steel Duo PID
Hand-built in Barcelona with separate brew and steam thermoblocks, so you can pull shots and steam milk at the same time with almost no warm-up. PID temperature control, volumetric shot programming, and a 58mm portafilter with walnut accents.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓Dual thermoblocks brew and steam simultaneously without a heavy boiler
- ✓Ready in about 3.5 minutes versus 20+ for comparable dual boilers
- ✓One-degree PID adjustment plus programmable pre-infusion and volumetrics
- ✓Gorgeous Barcelona-built stainless body with walnut wood accents
Cons
- ✗2000W draw needs a 20-amp circuit in US kitchens
- ✗Steam power trails true dual boilers like the Breville Dual Boiler
- ✗Thermoblock shots need more workflow care than saturated groups
- ✗Premium price for a machine without flow control
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