I am impressed with this machine. I’ve had several prosumer machines and this thing is by far the best I’ve had! The possibilities are endless. The build quality is great and the support from Espresso Outlet is second to none. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to anyone looking for a high end home espresso machine!
It’s one thing to watch videos on a product you’re interested in but when you finally get it on your bar….
This espresso machine is a dream come true.
I’ve been into espresso about 2 yrs now. I trained myself on a Gaggia Clasic Pro . Still have it but have expanded my bar. Included in my bar are Bezerra Duo and LaPavoni Stradivari. The Duo is an excellent machine but not easy to have much control over shots. The lever is fun to use but again not easily repeatable pulls.
The Data has provided way more control over different types of shots. It also gives ability to replicate shots without having to adjust day to day. I’m very happy with this new coffee product.
I purchased a new espresso machine from Espresso Outlet. When it arrived, the shipping box was damaged and machine had some issues including steam boiler not filling or heating. After speaking with Joe Kolb, without question, he began to ship a new replacement machine. Everything was taken care of within hours of receiving my first machine. Customer service is unparalleled! I can't recommend enough!
Great sturdy machine, which I believe will get even better gradually with refinement of the app.
I received my machine earlier this week. Had it out of the crate set up and paired with the app in no time. Machine build seems very solid and a quick peek at the internals when I took the top off (2 screws) to remove the protection film revealed a beautiful, well executed and roomy interior. Gear pump is something I never thought I’d need but it is amazing. I love the joysticks for steam hot water. Also I am accustomed to dual boilers and find this dual boiler, saturated group machine to heat up very quickly.
Huge plus, Tablet not even needed except to set machine parameters and run premade profiles (either pressure or flow) or make your own and you get feedback on your pull from it. Currently I just made a 9 bar flat 30 second profile to dial it. Will get into more elaborate preset and my own profiles as I get time.
I bound that 9 bar flat profile to the paddle, meaning unless I want to dive deeper I can run it just like any other machine with a switch and not even need a tablet. I have the option to just use it like a basic machine.
That flexibility and actuators for steam and water are just a couple of the features set apart from other machines that basically need the tablet to run.
Cup clearance is insane, I can fit a 12 oz paper go cup on my Acaia lunar with ease.
Imo even without the advanced features, this machine is as better than anything else in the price range.