Overall Rating
6.8, Based on 9 Reviews
Avg Price
$399.00
Manufacturer
Ascaso
Machine Type
Espress machine, single boiler, froth aider, brass boiler
Colors
Black and Silver, All Black, All Metal
Class
Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
Yes
QuickShot
No
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A budget priced machine packing a lot of features, the Innova Arc features a large reservoir, brass boiler and grouphead, and a solid brass portafilter.
Dave Price (quality: 7.4) 12.07.2005 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Brass Boiler on a budget! Clean, simple machine that makes great coffee.
Brian Walsh (quality: 4.4) 03.25.2006 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Nice alternative to the big names-Gaggia and Rancilio at a good price.
John A (quality: 7.5) 01.31.2007 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Stylish, functional, and easy to use - definitely worth the $$ as an entry level machine in the mid-$300 to $400 range - though if you're spending $500+, consider the Silvia.
Violet Colors (quality: 5.4) 01.27.2008 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Easy to use~brass boiler, brass Brewhead, all metal construction and 3 min. superheated steam.
Martin Jahn 12.19.2008 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Good looking, good coffee, good steam performance. changing between pod and grounds isn't easy.
Tim Bates (quality: 7.5) 10.15.2008 Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Basic machine with all the professional features inside: Brass boiler, big portafilter, good temp regulation
Brian Dorais (quality: 7.8) 12.03.2006 Rating: 6.6
Bottom Line: Makes good coffee easily ..... when it works. Don't waste your money on it - unless you really like your service department!
A1pha Geek (quality: 3.7) 03.22.2008 Rating: 2.6
Bottom Line: Run Away! You get what you pay for on this machine. Nada.
Patrick Armstrong (quality: 5.3) 07.10.2007 Rating: 2.2
Bottom Line: Buy something else - you will have to anyway.
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