Overall Rating
9.3, Based on 54 Reviews
Avg Price
$1,895.00
Manufacturer
La Spaziale
Machine Type
commercial, dual boiler, full auto, espresso machine
Colors
Black, Red, Light Grey
Class
Automatic, Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
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No
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The La Spaziale S1 is a Dual Boiler, rotary pump, direct plumbed commercial espresso machine. It features a 2.5 liter steam boiler and a 450 mil group boiler and is all electronically programmable.
Bart Nabbe (quality: 5.0)
12.16.2009
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Even for the picky person this is the machine to get if you are not willing to splurge on the ubermaschines
Ken Newuser (quality: 4.0)
12.03.2009
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: IMO, if you don't have the budget for a GS 3 this is the way to go, love doing business with Chris Coffee - Mary and everyone was great to deal with.
Steve Patriquen (quality: 6.3)
07.02.2009
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Fantastic machine - pick your supplier carefully - and avoid the crazy drain kit
Charles F (quality: 2.0)
03.07.2009
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great. Buy it
Thomas Ambrosio (quality: 2.0)
01.11.2009
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Fantastico!
Aptos Ca (quality: 5.5)
12.25.2008
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Loved it. Trying to get work to by one now that I don't work at home.
Xavier D (quality: 7.0)
11.04.2008
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: A Powerful, true Professional-grade Machine
Dave B (quality: 6.2)
09.26.2008
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: GOD shots, one after the other, without fail. Continuous steam and water on tap, 24x7. Get one.
Michael Wolfson (quality: 8.8)
07.04.2008
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great machine. Effortlessly makes top-notch espresso and microfoam, very consistently, day-in and day-out. No regrets, I'd buy it again.
David Parker (quality: 6.0)
02.27.2008
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: A Coffee Aficionado's Dream Come True
Tony Fassi (quality: 6.0)
02.27.2008
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Stop wasting your time searching. Get a spaz now and never look back.
Jason Miller (quality: 4.0)
02.27.2008
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Spend the extra bucks and buy it. You won't look back!
John McPhail (quality: 7.5)
02.26.2008
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: A very pleasing, easy-to-use machine designed with usability in mind and loaded with features. Would purchase again.
Jay Levenson (quality: 6.3)
02.25.2008
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: At the $2000 price point, this is an easy choice for optimal home espresso and cappuccino.
Jeffrey Doolittle (quality: 5.0)
02.25.2008
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Double boiler, plumbed in, adjustable, and amazing coffee, you can't go wrong with Vivaldi!
Gary Scott (quality: 5.2)
02.08.2008
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: The Vivaldi II rocks, it is the best machine out there at its price point. Buy it now or move up to it later.
Scott Huchingson (quality: 4.0)
02.02.2008
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: If you're into excellent & repeatable cups of coffee...the VIVALDI II is the perfect machine
Matthew Spears (quality: 5.0)
12.12.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: First machine & probably last machine I'll ever have to buy. If you're on the fence, spend your money now on this machine, and you will thank yourself later.
David Franks (quality: 6.3)
11.25.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: If you want a high quality espresso/cappuccino with a worry free machine, The La Spaziale Vivaldi II will do it!
Jerry Beecham (quality: 7.0)
10.27.2007
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Overall, an excellent espresso machine that I doubt I will ever out grow.
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