Ascaso Steel DUO Espresso Machine

What is it? This modern dual stainless steel lined thermoblock heats the unit up in 3 minutes, with the group head and portafilter temperature stabilized in 10 minutes.  Working on the Gaggia assembly line, Jesús Ascaso started his own business producing parts for espresso machines in Barcelona, Spain, in 1962. JL Ascaso, Jesús’ son, transformed the company into what it is today—a modern, technologically rich espresso machine company. The Steel DUO is compact and powerful, offering a PID that doubles as a shot timer and can change the temperature within 1-degree increments. The build quality and design are fantastic— a wood-handled portafilter and a newly added wood steam knob come stock. The only plastic pieces on the machine are the 2L  water tank and the convenient pull-out drip tray. The Steel DUO is stylish and packed with modern conveniences.  Who is it for?  The home barista who is looking to upgrade from a single-boiler machine and is ready to have on-demand steam pressure, and