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Ascaso Steel Duo PID vs De'Longhi La Specialista Opera EC9555.M
| Ascaso Steel Duo PID | De'Longhi La Specialista Opera EC9555.M | |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  | |
| Brand | Ascaso | De'Longhi |
| Category | Espresso | Espresso |
| Target user | ||
| Price | €1,299 | €730 |
| Year | 2020 | — |
| Power | 1100 W | 1550 W |
| Weight | 9.5 kg | — |
| Water tank | 1800 ml | 2000 ml |
| Display | None | None |
| App control | No | No |
| Automation | Semi-auto | Semi-auto |
| Boiler | dual thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Portafilter | — | — |
| Colors | chromeblackwhitered | stainless |
| Dimensions | 265 × 380 × 365 mm | 380 × 370 × 445 mm |
| Water source | tank | tank |
| Water filter | No | Yes |
| Programmable volumes | No | No |
| Connectivity | — | — |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Pump type | vibration | — |
| Max pressure | 9 bar | 19 bar |
| Pressure profiling | No | — |
| Pre-infusion | Yes | electronic |
| Group head | — | — |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Steam wand | manual commercial | — |
| Milk system | manual steam | manual steam |
| Hot water spout | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in grinder | No | Yes |
| Grinder burr | — | — |
| Grinder steps | — | 15 steps |
| Method | — | — |
| Filter type | — | — |
| Filter size | — | — |
| Brew capacity | — | — |
| Material | — | — |
| Electric | — | — |
| Temp control | — | — |
| Bloom pause | — | — |
| Showerhead | — | — |
| Keep warm | — | — |
| Capsule system | — | — |
| Compatible capsules | — | — |
| Cup sizes | — | — |
| Description | The Ascaso Steel Duo PID uses two independent thermoblocks — one for brewing, one for steaming — to allow simultaneous espresso and milk frothing in a compact chassis. Made in Barcelona, it features a commercial 58mm portafilter and PID control for both circuits. | Manual espresso machine with an integrated 15-setting grinder, Smart Tamping station, PID-controlled Thermoblock and dynamic pre-infusion. Adds Cold Brew and Espresso Cool recipes plus a manual My LatteArt steam wand. |
| Made in | Spain | — |