Tom, thanks for the video. You were instrumental in me buying a La Spaziale Lucca A53 which is a Clive Coffee ( a store in Portland Oregon) branded version of the Vivaldi II Mini. Our previous machine was a Gaggia Classic and I took to this machine like a duck to water. I haven't pulled an undrinkable shot yet. I'm not sure what the shot count is but we've got through around three pounds of beans in the past week. I paired it with a Ceado E37S and it's dangerously easy to pull a shot. For my son and my wife they can use the timed dose of the Ceado (4.3 seconds for 20g) and the double shot I set up for a 40g pull. Coupled with the hot water output they can have an Americano in their hands within a minute. I bought the pre-infuser and installed it myself. It's a trivially easy to do and that with the deeper portafilter means that I have yet to see channeling. Once again thanks for taking the time to make the video. It's greatly appreciated.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Paul - I am real happy to hear that the video could be of some help. The La Spazz seems to be quite a niche machine. This gets the fewest views of my videos, but it is the cheapest quality dual boiler money can buy. At least it was when I was looking. Glad you're happy, and I wish you happy coffee drinking! Tom
@Radio4ManLeics2 жыл бұрын
great choice! I'd have an A53 Lucca in a heartbeat. Alas iirc it's a Clive Coffee exclusive. - USA only.
@sciencescience91022 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Hi Tom, nice video! Silvia Pro X is a cheaper dual boiler.
@geofflangstoncoach Жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, thanks for this great, easy to follow tutorial on the Mini Vivaldi II. We have had ours since 2015 and it is still as good as ever. You showed me a couple of things I was not aware of so thanks for that.
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing, and hope you like your machine! Tom
@TopoPilot2 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation. I guess this is where I'll start my journey. Ordering this machine from Chris's. Your video was a huge help.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
I am so happy to hear that, Gun Smoke! I think you will like this machine. It is built like a tank, and is very reasonably priced for a robust dual boiler. Cheers!
@lauriebrown74462 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing the set up in your post. You made it easy.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
You betcha, Laurie! Thanks for watching. 🤗
@mikehaaland38818 ай бұрын
What an awesome tutorial! Learned a lot about the machine in this easy to follow tutorial. And got my volumetrics dialed in too. Thanks Tom!
@TomsCoffeeCorner8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@whelen9m4 ай бұрын
I have the same machine in black. Mine runs on 20amps. I leave the machine on all day for 12-15 hours easily. You can actually use it commercially if you wanted to. It’s awesome! The size of the machine is pretty big but espresso machines look best when they are big. Makes a great conversational piece that’s for sure. I only wished the portafilter was the standard 58mm. Other than that. It’s awesome.
@infinitywaytransport91612 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, can you do a video on the maintenance as well please.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Do you mean like back flushing, or descaling? Or did you mean something else? Thanks for watching, and cheers! ☕️
@scottross17802 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. I’ve narrowed my machine choices down to the Mini Vivaldi II and the Lelit Elizabeth and I’m leaning towards the Mini Vivaldi. It seems the consensus is the 53 mm portafilter provides more consistent results with less puck prep fussing compared to 58 mm. I also like that the reservoir is in front so I don’t have to slide the machine out from under the cabinets to fill it. I think I will have the dealer install the optional preinfusion chamber as well.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, Scott! If you go the La Spaz route, then the pre-infusion chamber and timer would be nice add-ons. The timer thing is especially good, to make sure you wake up to a warmed up machine. Cheers! ☕️ Tom
@scottross17802 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I’ve been told that the units shipping as of December 2021 are Bluetooth enabled and there is a phone app that will allow the machine to be turned on/off. They are experiencing connection issues with the app but it appears to be software related and not hardware related.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
@@scottross1780 Oh my gosh, that sounds awesome! That is way more convenient. 🤗
@PaulLemars012 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, don't know what you chose but I've just bought the La Spaziale Lucca A53 Mini (same as the Vivaldi II Mini). I compared them side by side in the showroom and the Spaz leaves the Elizabeth in the dust as far as build quality is concerned and pretty much every other parameter except electronics. For an anonymous voice unbidden, I highly recommend the Spaz over the Elizabeth.
@Radio4ManLeics2 жыл бұрын
on the mini vivaldi that upgrade its a fixed pre-infusion unit. On the Dream I believe it is built in as standard and is programmable. There are a few other bits you might like to take note of on the newer Dream too - better temp stability, newer tech/pid/timer etc improvements. Grotty display though. Overdue for a screen update imho. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p5uGepOK2eCyYmQ.html (Whatever your choice, any of the La Spaziales will be a better bet than the Lelit Elizabeth imho.)
@matthewconte25382 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom. I’m looking at machines now. I’m going to Coffee Fest tomorrow and hopefully I’ll be smarter when I return and make a purchase. I’m really liking this machine. Easy to use and has everything. Thanks for your help with this video
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Wow cool! Where is the Coffee Fest? Is that like an expo?
@jeholloway22 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing where the water goes in the reservoir. Most people don’t.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Oh, sure thing James. Thanks for watching! ☕️
@david0290142 жыл бұрын
i just picked this up! I thought my bezzera bz07 had powerful steam, this machine blows it away!
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Yes, this has a ton of steam!
@heinzruediger2699 Жыл бұрын
Great review, many thanks. Own one connected to water behind a BWT filter, works really good. By the way, this version comes with pre-infusion 😊 and a Bluetooth timer as well. Came from one of these chrome monsters with E61 portafilter and I was sick and tired to burn xKW/h a day for pre-heating. Good by to the times of timer to switch on before I wake up. 10min to heat, maybe a little more for the boiler. Managed to switch on/off using Alexa, also boiler 😊
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Which model did you get? Do the new Mini Vivaldis come with a timer?
@heinzruediger2699 Жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner well, it was manufactured in May times 2022 and yes, there is a BT modul granting acces to a timer, which I don't use. I'm using FHEM for home automation and built my own soft/hardware to control the Mini Vivaldi. For those who have a fix water connection and want to use pre-infusion, please don't forget, pre-infusion is using presure of your water system only, not using Rota pump pressure. So, a pressure regulator adjusted to 2bar / 29psi will do the trick
@jhomrich892 жыл бұрын
If it's leaking around the group, you may want to change the gasket if you haven't already, typically once a year that should be done. This helped me out in making the decision to step up to a dual boiler machine, currently I have a heat exchanger but i want the ability to change the temperature with different coffees
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jon! I was considering doing that, but the handle still locks in place before even hitting 90 degrees, so I figured the gasket is still good. But maybe it's got grooves in it or something. I am trying to find a parts dealer in Europe, and having a tough time doing so.
@philindeblanc8 ай бұрын
they now have a silicon red gasket, will let you know how it performs, once I am up and running pulling shots.Also, the boiler off, helps those without a 20amp breaker. Pre-infusion my machine has, but I was reading that it doesnt make sense on a pour over water tank. more so for plumbed in,/? @@TomsCoffeeCorner
@pigsnack2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had this machine for 10 years and I don’t regret it; a good value. This is my first semi pro machine and so it’s difficult to compare to others. I wish it was easier to take apart for maintenance. The case and chassis use screw fasteners in every corner and it’s a chore. The chassis is difficult to keep square over time and loses some fitment in tray and supply tank, etc. ‘Stick’ built chassis corrodes more easily. I’m not sure what the solution might be. Welded joints?
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey Perry, thanks for your thoughts on this machine. Luckily, I haven't had to take this machine apart myself to make any repairs, and the chassis seems to have remained square for me. But you're right, I'd say it's not the most pleasant machine to disassemble (I have partially taken it apart to install the auto-on mod). My bigger beef with this machine is that it can leak between the group head gasket and portafilter, which is annoying. The gasket itself seems to be fine. It's been a tank otherwise for me. What other kind of machine are you considering in the future? Cheers, Tom
@pigsnack2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Hi Tom. Future equipment. I think the Lelit Bianca might be interesting. I would consider a Dream if they do a refresh on the design. I'm more focused on finding a better grinder to pair with the Vivaldi II. I'm currently using a Rocky that refuses to die. More notes on VII maintenance. I also have group leaking issues. So far in 10 years I have replaced group gasket 3x, reservoir tank O rings 6x, and fuse holder 3x (heat deformation, 20A mode).
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
@@pigsnack Oooh, the Bianca would be sweet with that flow dial and good looks!
@Radio4ManLeics2 жыл бұрын
When you upgrade have a look at the ECM/Profitec ranges. Plenty of vids on KZfaq. The internals are incredible compared to the cost conscious chaos of most Italian espresso machines. Designed to be very solid, with high quality compnents and everything neat and accessible.
@Radio4ManLeics2 жыл бұрын
Looks great styling, really cool Italian looks - esp in red. I love the front loading water tank. for a domestic machine. Not a fan of smalerl PF baskets. And if you want any accessories or upgaded baskets a 58mm basket gives much more choice. The E61 group also runs warm without pre-warming delay, and a rotary pump is essential in a domestic setting. But hey, dual boiler and very affordable.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey Biggles, I agree with you on those points! It was the cheapest dual boiler I could find, and it is made of high quality. But I wish it had 58mm and a rotary pump. I really wish it had preinfusion. It is getting hard to find parts for this machine now...
@Radio4ManLeics2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner The Spaziale Dream addresses most of those issues, whilst keeping the same styling and front loading water tank, and the pre-infusion -standard on the plumbed in model - is progammable on the plumbed-in versio. The shot counter, timer and on-off device is now in-built. And the basic, early 1980s style control panel has been upgraded to a terrible late 1980s monochrome LCD display! The Lucca A53 is even better, but only available in the USA ( bargain at only $2,000! ). If I could get the A53 Lucca over here in UK I'd have that definitely on my short list for domestic usage without the esoteric messing about of infinite tweaking that comes with most prosumer machines. And getting worse with Pressure Profiling. When does it all stop and just gets to be about The Coffee!?? Great shot in the blind PF btw. I could almost taste it from here. Amicalement,
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
@@Radio4ManLeics Hey Biggles! Thanks for your insightful comment. You know, I don't mind the look of the control panel honestly. I like a touch display, but only if it is done with taste. I do wish this Mini Vivaldi had preinfusion, and I would have preferred a rotary pump for the slickness of it. But anyway, the problem with this machine is that there are fewer businesses selling them, used parts are drying up, and I don't know what is going on with the company. I tried contacting them about a spare O ring, but never got a response. So I think for my next bigger machine, I am going to look to another manufacturer.
@david0290142 жыл бұрын
great video!
@user-ee9ed2mg1k2 жыл бұрын
Great Job Tom! I have some questions: 1-Is it very common to lose a drop of water during the coffee brew, as it's shows the video? 2-Have you measured the extraction temperatures and pressures? Do they correspond to the desired? Thank you very much.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey J! The portafilter has to be locked in extremely hard, to avoid any drippage. I am not sure why, as the gasket is still in good condition. I have measured the extraction temp, and even made a video showing how to set the offset temperature, since the temp at the brew group is different from the temp at the boiler: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pdaFgqaXvpu2d3U.html Cheers!
@baristov7 ай бұрын
53mm group sucks for real, come on... Gotta look for another rig Thanks for the review! 👌🏻
@TomsCoffeeCorner7 ай бұрын
I like smaller PFs.
@baristov7 ай бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner accessories... I have plenty for 58mm already. Plus 53mm is rare itself. And 58mm most common. Just my friend got Mini Vivaldi 2 recently, so I was curious 😁
@MrJusmobile2 жыл бұрын
portafilter size is a deal breaker. Also, i believe when you run it at 15 amps, its not a true dual boiler since you can only run one boiler at a time since it is in eco mode!
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
I know that 53mm is a little annoying, but on the other hand Breville/Sage use 54mm, and they are hugely popular. It took me a long time to find an affordable 53.3mm tamper, though. I have a European unit, so I think it runs at 20 ams, but no matter what, the steam boiler only heats up for 5-10 seconds anyway...it really wouldn't need to heat up during an espresso pull. Thanks for your feedback! Cheers ☕️
@PaulLemars012 жыл бұрын
In the US, if you have commercial 20A receptacle at the wall you can switch the machine to run 20A which will heat both the brew and steam boilers simultaneously. Most domestic receptacles are 15A so you flip the switch and the tanks run serially. It most certainly is a dual boiler since both boilers temps/pressures are maintained independently. Boiler heating is not an issue. I never notice one boiler waiting on the other one other than initial startup. As to the portafilter I've very quickly come to appreciate the deeper design since puck prep is very much easier/quicker and channeling is a thing of the past.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
@@PaulLemars01 Interesting point about channeling. I worked in a fancy, high output cafe, and their Dalle Corte was I believe also a 53mm. We just shot the grounds in real quick, tamped with a Puq, and put it in the machine real quick - no puck prep at all. Maybe the smaller diameter combats that.
@MrJusmobile2 жыл бұрын
@@PaulLemars01 thank you
@krystleroy30682 жыл бұрын
I have the dream and the biggest pro for me is plumb in
@saocir2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I am using a delonghi machine at the moment and have been learning how to dial a perfect espresso, I would say the delonghi is a bit inconsistent. I think I will upgrade sometime next year, but I am between the mini Vivaldi or a Rancilio Silvia Pro which is roughly at the same price range. Hope you get to review one of those as well :)
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Saocir! The reason I bought the Mini Vivaldi is for the steam power...it is great! But I like the DeLonghi, and it has its place in our kitchen, too. I just recently ordered a Gaggia Classic Pro to play with as well. I had an older model, and really liked it. I also tried a Rancilio, but I preferred the ergonomics and looks of the Gaggia. Just my 2 cents! Happy coffee drinking! Tom
@david0290142 жыл бұрын
I had a bezzera, a faema both ecellent machines which both eventually broke down, i used a delonghi as a back up for about a month, its very true about the delonghi it is inconsistant especially milk frothing and i did do the steam wand upgrade, sometimes amazing sometimes not so amazing. it just doesnt have the power and heat these better machines have. I just picked up this machine this weekend, OMG! so much power and heat, its my first dual boiler! love it! every cappuccino I made was heaven!
@dzzification2 жыл бұрын
Great job Tom. Excellent review. I also think that this machine offers the most feature in that price range for the dual boiler. Reputable Italian factory with great tradition, nice design, good specs. Where did you buy your machine in Europe? Can you recommend a reliable dealer that has delivery across the EU?
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Reds! I have heard good things from espressocoffeeshop. They are based in Italy, and ship expediently and have the best prices, according to what I have read in forums. I bought mine actually used 4 years ago, but it has been very solid for me. Here's the website: www.espressocoffeeshop.com/en/5-dual-boiler-espresso-machines?q=Brand-LA+SPAZIALE
@dzzification2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Thank you Tom, appreciated. I checked them also. They have a good price, but they listed all their prices without VAT included :) That's why you see the real prices only when you enter your country/address. So for this machine it's 1.500 eur in total if you are buying from EU. Which is ok, but also the same as most other online shops I've seen.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
@@dzzification Ah shoot that's too bad. I think they do a lot of export outside the EU, and then they can strip that VAT, making the costs quite nice to America. But for the EU, I guess it's the same. Did you find a better retailer in your country of residence? I need to order some O rings for the steam wand tip.
@ddmendes2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried replacing the brew group gasket to see if it fix the portafilter leaking? A con that I see some people on youtube complaining about the vivaldi is that the brew boiler is far from the group so the group is always a colder than the boiler. But all in all it really is a beautiful and robust machine. I'm looking forward to it as a possible acquisition for me as well. Thanks for the video!
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey Davi, I think the boiler sits right behind the brew group. Plus, you can set a temp offset. I made a video of how to do that. It is a nice machine, but my version lacked preinfusion, which is too bad. But anyway, I wish you lots of fun with this!
@david0290142 жыл бұрын
i dont know but with my machine group head is plenty hot when you touch it.
@tingchaoyeh12498 ай бұрын
This video is really helpful!Thank you, but I have a problem with the use. The coffee powder can only be filled to 80% full in the portafilter. Any more will not fit into the coffee machine. Is this normal? So what if I want to use more grams of ground coffee to extract more coffee?
@TomsCoffeeCorner7 ай бұрын
You can get a deeper basket. Check out IMS.
@inkasatorvodovoda7 ай бұрын
So I'm thinking about buying this machine, I have the La Specialista Arte. How is this machine for home use, is it too finicky/complicated for dialing in? What would you recommend in the 1500-ish Euro budget? Thanks!
@TomsCoffeeCorner7 ай бұрын
I'm currently using the BDB and I like it much more than this La Spazz. Better milk texture and espresso for me.
@mikecasady78217 ай бұрын
Hi Tom, thanks for the tutorial, I just purchased a black one today, at a discount for open box. While working on a fix for my other machine, decided to take the plunge on one of these. One thing I didn't see is how to adjust the pressure on the group head. I like to keep mine set low, like around 6 bar. I'm sure this comes from the factory set at at least 9 bar, correct?
@TomsCoffeeCorner7 ай бұрын
I don't remember, as I sold this some time ago. I think you might have to take the machine apart to get to the OPV, but don't know for sure. I bet someone has made a forum entry about it somewhere.
@davmck2791 Жыл бұрын
I have been looking at purchasing this machine for a few years now. It seems that the new ones come with a couple of things you mentioned as add ons. My question, as I had to the company this other day (that they said they could not answer), is: Does it allow you to extract and steam at the same time? In this video you did them separately. Thanks.
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's a dual boiler, so you can extract and steam at the same time.
@javier0019747 ай бұрын
Hi Tom great video and thanks for sharing! I hope you can help me on this I am not sure if you have still this coffee machine but I know you review many I am seriously considering to buy this one or the Ascaso duo new version with more steam power I know you have reviews both of them could you please tell me your personal thoughts about which one would you choose if you have to pick one today? Thanks.
@TomsCoffeeCorner7 ай бұрын
Between those 2, I'd take the Breville Dual Boiler, lol. The Mini Vivaldi was frustrating for me, and the Ascaso is too expensive imho.
@javier0019747 ай бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I bet the breville it’s a great machine too😂, but i am really interested to know why it was frustrating for you it will help me a lot as I got one la spaziale for rebuilt currently for £100 very cheap to let it go I never use it and I don’t know after it gets fixed if I want to keep it or sell it to get the as ascaso you thoughts would very very helpful to me, thanks.
@javajohnsroasting2 жыл бұрын
Any advice on dialing in your espresso shots with this machine? I am having a heck of a time lol
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey there! This machine would really benefit from pre-infusion. I think some of the newer models come with it installed, but otherwise it is a retrofit. Have you tried that? Dialing in really has more to do with the grind, but I find this machine is a little finicky. I think pre-infusion would add some tolerance to the extraction. Cheers!
@alexdoicaru57042 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom! Nice review. I currently have a Lelit Elizabeth and don't know why, but I'm interested in the Mini Vivaldi :) Could you please tell me if the volumetric dosing is consistent? And if you change coffees, do you need to program it again? Thanks
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex, I found the dosing to be somewhat dependent on grind, so that I just ended up weighing my extractions after a while, or leaving them be. It is otherwise quite a nice machine - built like a tank.
@timc50462 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom great video! Do you do any other regular maintenance besides regular backflush? I struggle to find much info on proper descaling.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim, yes I also descale, but I use just filtered water. Descaling takes quite a while, since you need to unscrew the nut at the bottom of the steam boiler to get the solution out afterwards.
@timc50462 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I also use only filtered water. Do you have a source with good instructions on descaling the mini Vivaldi specifically? I purchased mine used a few years ago. Have not had any issues with it but I'm sure it could use better maintenance.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
@@timc5046 Hey Tim, I was thinking about making a video about it, but so few people watch my La Spazz videos, that I just haven't found the time to do it yet. There is a forum about these machines, called s1cafe.com. Maybe try there in the meantime?
@xxtoon Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a descaling video also.
@philindeblanc8 ай бұрын
Hi Tom...I got the Vivaldi II !!! I tore it down, descaled, and its back together, BUT, I dont know which way the 3 way solenoid valve flange sits.whci way Does the green drop shape gasket mount at the grouphead??! Any help, links, etc is much appreciated. cheers!
@TomsCoffeeCorner8 ай бұрын
Sorry, I have sold this machine long ago. Good luck!
@philindeblanc8 ай бұрын
I got everything back together working! This thing is fantastic. I was also having fast extractions, but a video by Thomas Greene on how to level burrs on my Mignon fxed all the issues. Now getting great shots. I have yet to have the portafilter leak. They do make a silicon gasket as well, but the standard is working perfect. You either needed a new gasket or the portafilter is not a good match..or perhaps you had a machine with some issues. I also happy with the design, less cleanup on chrome works for me, and perhaps will give the side panels a custom paint job at some point if I want to play around with it..What year make was your Vivaldi? Cheers! @@TomsCoffeeCorner
@Aramigo1232 жыл бұрын
Cool video! The "lucca" version of this does have preinfusion.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Oh, very nice! I didn't know that. I guess there are some models with screen displays too, which must be very cool. Cheers! Tom
@PaulLemars012 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Hey Tom, if you can be bothered open up the front cover to expose the back of your group head. You should see a small brass plug that takes a hex wrench on the left hand side directly above where the portafilter locks in. If it's there, you get to install the pre-infusion expansion chamber if you want.
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
@@PaulLemars01 Haha yes, I have thought about adding it...but I have already sunk quite some money in this machine for accessories...how much does it cost I wonder?
@PaulLemars012 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner $80 here in the States. Works great.
@philindeblanc8 ай бұрын
I just got this Vivaldi II and mine was used, and came with the pre-infusion, but its ported on the left side of the grouphead. I think mine is a 2014 or later build. I dont know if the preinfusion is active? I wonder how I can test that? What I need to figure out now is what direction the 3 way valve sits, as mine is a newer stainless with the flange being a part of the nuclius tube, and has a green drop shaped gasket, where I get a leak from. Any help is appreciated!@@PaulLemars01
@TG-420 Жыл бұрын
Ok question. I can get this machine with a Eureka mignon specialita and a barista kit for £1800. Is there a better set up for that price range about?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Well for that price you have a lot of options! I found the Vivaldi kind of finicky. I'd probably choose something else the next time around. The Specialita is great, though!
@frankypc Жыл бұрын
Im doing a cater tomorrow in a vivaldi ii, what has been your experience dosing in this smaller diameter basket?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Dosing depends on the basket, so if the basket calls for 16 grams, then use that. I had single, double and triple baskets with mine, but I've since sold it.
@frankypc Жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks! The machine had the 53mm commercial baskets and the 16gram dose was super friendly. It was all a success. I came away very impressed by the machine. Easy to dial in, it had the line level pre-infusion too. Very cool experience. What did you replace the machine for your daily driver needs?
@annadvorak3729 Жыл бұрын
Hello! This machine is at the top of my list for a new machine purchase … we just moved to Portugal. I saw the Escaso video where you said you have used one at home for years. Would you buy it again? Or point me in a different direction!? Thanks!
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
I could never get awesome milk foam or espresso on this machine. Probably user error, but I would go in a different direction. Ascaso is cool, as are many other brands. What features are you looking for?
@playnicegames Жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner are you saying you never got good espresso and milk on the La Spaziale? I always get an amazing cup!
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
@@playnicegames I don't know, I was just never really satisfied with it. Back then I had a GCP that also made better espresso. Maybe I had an issue with my unit.
@playnicegames Жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner what was wrong with the shots, I am very intrigued by your experience?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
@@playnicegames From what I remember too little mouth feel, and not a well rounded extraction. Bitter and sour at the same time.
@kieroan440 Жыл бұрын
Is that a volume metric, so it dosnt matter the long brewing time? Coz I though it is a timer..
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Yes, it is volumetric. However it’s not completely accurate. I still weigh out my shots.
@martinkulik9466 Жыл бұрын
Can you compare with De'Longhi 3420
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Haha, well the La Spazz is a beast of a machine. It feels and looks professional. But, I just could not get great milk foam from it, and the espresso was lacking body.I think the ECP makes very good espresso, and the price makes it even better.
@david0290142 жыл бұрын
i would like to purchase the timer for my machine, it it hard to install? where can i purchase it?
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Good question, which country are you in?
@david029014 Жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner USA, no worries I put a wifi plug
@herbertchapmanafc1246 Жыл бұрын
does this machine have tp be plumbed in
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
No it does not. Cheers!
@david029014 Жыл бұрын
I installed the preinfusion chamber today, how do I know it's working?
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
Good question! I don’t think it is so obvious on this machine, but you should notice a difference in taste. The extraction should be in my opinion more well-rounded when their pre-infusion is working properly. As far as I understand, that pre-infusion chamber gets filled up and then slowly releases the water pressure on the virgin puck. So it’s not just a starting and stopping at the pump like most machines.
@antoniaanderson9762 жыл бұрын
how long does it take to warm the machine up? how to turn it off for the night?
@TomsCoffeeCorner2 жыл бұрын
Hey Antonia, warm up time is 10 minutes until the brew and steam boilers are at temp, but it pulls better shots if you wait at least 30 minutes, for the group head to warm up. At night, I just turn it off, and have it turned on by a timer. 👍🏻
@antoniaanderson9762 жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner thanks
@walberg61 Жыл бұрын
Hmmm, when i make milk for Cappuccino, then whit in aboud 5 seconds the milk is rizen to the top (4 x volume) and nearby 70 celcius, so i think i must lover the pressure.
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
That was my problem. It just has too much power...
@walberg61 Жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner i did lower the pressure from 1,4 to 1,1 (thats the maximum you could change 0,3 plus or minus)
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
@@walberg61 I probably should have done that. Sold it before I knew enough about how espresso machines work...
@walberg61 Жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner Ah, too bad, when i knew this i did not bought this machine
@playnicegames Жыл бұрын
@@walberg61 once you I get use to steaming milk you will appreciate the speed and power, but at the beginning you can dial it down. This is at a commercial speed, so it’s not beginner friendly to some.
@dnkzs Жыл бұрын
Sorry but this is not volumetric dosing, it's time dosing. So if you change the grind size or even the coffee type the dosing will give different results. Only the rotary pumps are able to give volumetric dosing and generally speaking the expensive machines.
@TomsCoffeeCorner Жыл бұрын
That's not true. Even super cheap machines like the Dedica have a water wheel which counts the water passing through.
@dnkzs Жыл бұрын
@@TomsCoffeeCorner I'm afraid you are wrong at this point. It uses time measurement not volumetric. "Most machines do go by time, which means "run the pump for (x) seconds" and as you note, can have varying effects depending on grind coarseness, tamp, etc. However, there are also "volumetric dose" machines, which use a flow meter to measure how much actual water was moved through the system. The latter is common on higher end consumer and commercial equipment."
@philindeblanc8 ай бұрын
I just cleaned the Gicar flow meter on my Vivaldi II, it is measuring the volume. It has a screen inside that can get plugged up with hard water. Using a softtner prevents this scaling and buildup. So if this wheel inside is doing volume, as I think it is, Tom is correct, its volumetric. Keeping that clean, and it should be accurate.@@dnkzs
@pkananen Жыл бұрын
A good machine...but the comic sans font on the buttons is PAINFUL!
@gazsibb11 ай бұрын
...yes a great machine, but that font is simply dreadful. I don't understand how they could design their own iconic font for the La Spaziale logo and yet resort to comic sans on the buttons. Did Microsoft take over the company?
@mikehaaland38818 ай бұрын
That's a great testament to the machine if your only complaint is the font on a couple of buttons. 😂 i think the line of machine was introduced about 20 years ago, and comic sans was all the rage. Kinda makes me nostalgic for Win98.