1st Line currently stocks 3 versions of the Elektra Microcasa Semiautomatica, all at about $400 off the SRP:

SX Model Brass and Copper for $1,295 SXC Model All Chrome model for $1,295 SXCD Model Beautiful art deco model with Murano Glass, $1,395

They are also offering an over-the-phone special for CoffeeGeek readers for a limited time: Delivery in 2 Business Days within continental United States and Pasquini/Anfim Doserless Grinder ($389.00 US) at half price: $195.00 with purchase of any Elektra home model espresso machine.

CoffeeGeek received the Elektra Microcasa Semi Automatica, model art.sx, in the early fall of 2002.

Testing was conducted in six sessions:
- October-December, 2002
- February 2003
- May 2003
- June 2003
- September-October 2003
- November 2003 - January 2004

Testing Tools Used:
- Fluke Series 52 II Dual Bead Probe Thermometer
- Salter Gram Scale (0.01g accuracy)
- Salter Scale (25lb capacity)
- CoffeeGeek Grouphead brew temperature tool
- Calibrated measuring beakers
- Digital 1/100 second timers

Coffee and Equipment Used:
- Intelligentsia Black Cat Espresso, used exclusively since September, 2003.
- CoffeeGeek HouseBlend
- Brita Filtered Water
- Mazzer Mini Grinder
- Innova Flat Bur Grinder
- Reg Barber Tamper (58mm)
- Isomac Millennium Espresso Machine
- La Marzocco Linea Espresso Machine
- Expobar Office Pulser Espresso Machine
- Euro2000 Junior Espresso Machine

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