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A good thermoblock or a good thermojet (Ascaso Steel Duo Pid, Decent, Zuriga) will be as stable as a boiler machine.
Ascaso Steel DUO
Ascaso Steel DUO Espresso Machine | PID | Programmable | Volumetric Controls | Dual Thermoblock | 120V | (Black)
By Ascaso
28mentions63%positive$99.98typicalr/espresso+8pros/−6cons
What one Redditor said
“With the steel duo it heats up fast enough that I dont need to do that. Otherwise, the temperature stability and steam performance...is essentially all I could need in a home machine.”
What Reddit thinks
Pros
8- +reliable
- +no issues
- +Temperature stability
- +heats up fast
- +excellent temperature stability
- +good steam performance
- +no problems
- +rated highly
Cons
6- −steam wand is a bit short
- −pump nearing its end
- −pump could be quieter
- −not worth the extra $
- −~1 degree offset
- −dosing meter is hit or miss
Where Reddit talks about it
28 comments · 4 subreddits
r/Ascaso35%
20 mentions↑ 35
r/espresso100%
3 mentions↑ 9
r/JamesHoffmann100%
2 mentions↑ 3
r/Kaffee50%
2 mentions↑ 4
Reddit reviews
+ 14~ 7− 7
r/espressopositive5
With the steel duo it heats up fast enough that I dont need to do that. Otherwise, the temperature stability and steam performance...is essentially all I could need in a home machine.
r/JamesHoffmannpositive2
I've owned my Ascaso Steel Duo for 3 years and use it 1-2x daily. ...I love the Ascaso and have had no issues.
r/JamesHoffmannpositive1
I am extremely happy with my Ascaso Steel Duo PID - coming up to 3 years of ownership. My only real gripe is the steam wand is a bit short.
r/Ascasopositive1
Got my Steel duo pid plus 3 months ago, No issues, everything is fine.
r/Ascasopositive1
I have a "simple" duo pid and have had it for a year without any problems
r/Ascasopositive1
This is a machine that’s been rated highly based on several comparisons. ...I think you have a good machine.
r/Ascasonegative1
This happened to mine Steel DUO on the last descale. I am afraid the pump is nearing its end.
r/Kaffeeneutral2
Kaffeemacher selbst empfiehlt doch das IMS Competetion Sieb? https://kaffeemacher.de/blogs/kaffeewissen/ascaso-steel-duo-pid
r/Kaffeepositive2
Erstmal Glückwunsch - die Steel Duo PID ist eine super Maschine :)
r/Ascasoneutral2
I bought an upgrade kit for my 2019 machine from here https://espressolane.uk/product/ascaso-kit473-steel-duo-2022-steam-upgrade-oem-kit-230v-2/ it could solve your issue and you will have an upgrade
r/Ascasoneutral1
A company called attia, based close to Vienna, might be able to help you. As far as I know they are an official Ascaso Parts Dealer. They assisted my in buying replacement parts for an old 2012 Duo (n
r/Ascasopositive3
I'm still very happy with it and don't think I will ever upgrade or side grade again.
r/Ascasoneutral1
Oh and the baby is almost 3 times the cost of steel duo so not sure it is an alternative for me.
r/Ascasopositive1
I upgraded from Lelit Anna, which is quite similar to Gaggia Classic, straight to Steel Duo Plus. And I'm quite happy with my choice!
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