Overall Rating
8.2, Based on 30 Reviews
Avg Price
$300.00
Manufacturer
Gaggia
Machine Type
pump, single boiler, reservoir, semi auto, espresso machine
Colors
White, Black, Red, Green, Others
Class
Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Monty E (quality: 7.5)
08.14.2005
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Great machine but dont skimp on the grinder!!!
Peter Kubiaczyk
08.01.2011
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Decent, no-frills starter.
R L Kesler (quality: 6.0)
12.29.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Excellent machine, though the aluminum boiler on mine corroded significantly
Robert Turner (quality: 2.5)
10.15.2004
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Very good product by a good name that does the job better than most, at an affordable price.
Russ Sahagian (quality: 9.5)
08.29.2009
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: If you finally want to have real espresso at home, this espresso maker will show you the way. I plan on having this machine for quite a while.
Scott
02.12.2000
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great, love it. My drip is in the closet...finally. Bello caffè
Thomas Gauperaa (quality: 7.8)
01.28.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great value for money, consistent and robust but needs good grinder to match it
Tim Eggers (quality: 9.0)
02.03.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: A tremendous value for the home espresso lover! Solid performer.
Timothy Steele
01.29.2007
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great quality machine at a great price, except for the sub-par foaming ability.
Vincent Sapone (quality: 7.0)
04.06.2006
Rating: 5.8
Bottom Line: It's OK
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