One of the most helpful reviews on the Rocket I have come across. Service and maintenance is almost never discussed by other reviewers, and it is refreshing to hear from the real life experience of an owner who uses it everyday.

I really enjoy watching smaller content creators sharing their real-life experiences with these kinds of machines. Thank you!

for steam knob, you don't need to turn it all the way to the right (tie). You can set your knob to the point steam starts and turn back (to the right a little) just enough to stop the steam and re-set your "R" logo straight (easy to pop out and reset using flat head) as your new stop steam marking. That way, you only need 1/2-2/3 turn for full open. That's what I do and very quick control for steam on my R58.

Finally a proper review that doesn't just go over what i can already read on the spec sheet. Thank you!

Really interesting and useful information! Thank you so much! 😃👍

I've got the R58 V2, that is the previous model to your subject, I've owned the machine for around 3 years. I just thought it worth a mention that the pre-infuse position on the lever pretty much won't work unless the machine is plumbed in, it will then infuse at whatever your mains water pressure is and then, when the lever is fully raised, on goes the pump and extraction is performed at 9-9.5 bars. Enjoyed your vid, thanks

love this review. thank you!

Great video with useful information and a good sense of humour 👍🏻

Hello, nice video. Always refreshing to hear critical reviews on products used longer than just a few days, as sellers never have anything negative to say about their products. not to steal from the monotony of cleaning polished steel, perhaps consider placing a piece of card stock behind the group(10-20cm wide) whilst you pull a shot/steam milk. A temporary 1 min back splash, maybe even laminating this sheet of card stock paper for an easy wipe once a week.

You can very easily replace the rotary knobs with levers. A 5 minute job with kit from China.

Fully agreed with couple of issues you bring up. I can confirm all of them. In addition I struggled with steam milk quality....it is not on a good level to make nice cappuccino for my wife ( I only drink risterto or short 1:2 espresso). Also, all good things and advantages I can confirm....including real good taste and quality of espresso this machine bring to me. Definitely worth the money about 23 hundred of Euro....which is still half price of Mini Linea or Dala Corte Studio I had in mind...

Can’t believe i just found your channel. I’ve learned so much! And to return the favour 1) preinfusion that you are talking about was never e61’s intended function. It’s more of a hack ppl found. So it’s reasonable to think no manufacture will put a feedback device. 2) in regards to splashing water from drain. Try lowering the lever gently instead of slamming it down.

Very informative review! Thank you very much! I am in-between Cinquantotto and Giotto Evo R Cronometro R58. I don't make cappuccino or milk based drinks. I use the coffee machine for 3-4 shots of espresso a day. What is your opinion, is the price difference justified with such usage? Should I take R58 or if I don't use it for milk based drinks Giotto is enough?

Great review, been zooming in to this machine and it looks very attractive. Good notes on the lack of levers and flow control, perhaps it can be modified?

Good video! I totally agree with the cleaning part. 😂 i really don’t like the part between the manometer and the rocket logo. Cheers! ☕️

Got a link to the mat you purchased?

The temp on screen has an offset compensation for the group head,so temp on screen = temp at group.

Looking to getting a Rocket machine soon. Already have a Niche grinder on order, can you recommend any UK importers in the South?

I have a question. what brewing temperature is max? mine is 100c. but when I read manual that shows me more high temperature. and You metioned brew temp is 94c ok, but brewing water temp is not high, 45, 56,78 etc... not match the pid temp vs brewing water temp. need time after pid shows me the setting temp... I want to know max brewing temp..

Regarding the daily calendar for heating up / turning off the machine: another hobby of mine is aquariums and aquascaping. In that world it's critical to have your lights turn on and off every day at the same time so that all the plants get the correct amount of light and CO2 so that they grow quickly and use up excess nutrients in the water and you don't get a massive algae bloom making your tank look like a murky swamp. Instead of buying very expensive lights with programmable daily timers most people use smart plugs and dumb lights. You can get a whole bunch of these smart plugs and control them all over Wifi with an app on your phone and program a different calendar for each one if you like. I'm actually a bit surprised that people in the coffee world haven't really caught on to this yet. Is there a problem with leaving a machine switched on all the time and having the power turn on and off at the mains? I can't think of one but I don't own an espresso machine (yet).

I have the exact same issue with my R58’s water tank, and the distributor / Rocket both ignore my emails (to the point I’ve considered legal action, but I’m not in Italy). I’ve opened up the machine but don’t see how I can fix it? So frustrating as the sensors don’t even seem to be providing a useful function.

very good

I had the same problem with the green light water indicator. Despite multiple adjustments, it still randomly goes haywire. Really dissappointing for a machine at this price point.

ever thought about powdercoating it? the rapha x rocket collab looks really good powdercoated in black

What about these plastic or rubber things around the steam and hot water wands. I took mine off after unboxing. But in nearly every video I saw the people don't took it off. Same with the ugly sticker on the brew head. I took it off before starting the machine the first time!

Bezzera Matrix came and the computer was blank, did not work. I am frightened to get another! That computer is gonna go sooner or later!!

Hi, great review! do you think this machine will perfectly run on a commercial environment? a small cafeteria (20 people max)?

First of all, thank you for your video, but as a rocket R58 user, I would like to convey that the situations you mentioned are not a problem. All professional espresso machines are based on a standard mechanism, many of the issues you mentioned in your video are the same for all semi-automatic espresso machines, so they are not a problem but depend on usage variability. If you see these as a problem, instead of using these devices, you should prefer fully automatic, rectangular or square devices with buttons all over. Your video is in the form of what can I launch in order to create a little topic. Rocket or any other model, these are professional devices and that's what makes them beautiful. In short, I would like to convey that you are exaggerating a little, and you have also been unfair to this model.

This machine is the top of my buying list(at the moment😉). Right before the Synchronika. What I really like is the looks of Rocket machines in general. And I like this display. What I don't like is that the green light is always on if you use the on/off timer. But that's not a big problem I think. The Synchronika isn't perfect,too. And if you read threads in german forum "Kaffee-Netz" about problems with the ECM you don't want to buy this machine. Do you recommend this Rocket until today?

Capital in your bookcase 👍

I'm ordering my r58 next month :-D

Bought the Cinquantotto yesterday😁

Love the review, but have to say as a Brit it’s lever….not leather.

Hi collect mine Friday so all, bank holiday to play.

Why people accept this sort of rubbish on a brand new expensive machine is beyond me , but as long as the packaging was good quality 😂

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