| La Pavoni Stradavari Espresso Machines |  | Brand: La Pavoni
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $810.00 - $1,279.00
as of 9/8/2010 11:54 CDT details
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ASIN: B0016O7RXW
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Product Description
The La Pavoni Stradavari sixteen cup in chrome features a 38 oz. boiler, and internal thermostat. This lever model includes nickel plated non-corrosive brass boilers, recessed power switch, dual frothing cappuccino systems, and a reset safety fuse.
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Best coffe ever, beautiful machine July 23, 2010
Olivier Philip
This machine can make the best espresso coffee when used properly, and it is not that difficult. Of course you will need good coffee to start with and the right roast and the right grind. The experimentation is part of the fun.
The good: the machine is beautiful and very well made, very functional and well finished.
It takes a little practice to make a good espresso choosing the right coffee, grinding it correctly, tamping it right and pulling the shot, but that is part of the coffee lover's experience. I ended up roasting my own coffee to increase my selection and to always have a fresh batch. Use a good burr grinder and experiment.
The milk frothing attachment works very well to make wonderful cappuccino.
The not so good: The piston was not screwed correctly, or became loose at one point, and the water would not fill the cylinder. Instead of returning the machine I took the piston assembly apart (very easy), re-screwed it and used some Locktite to prevent the problem from re-occurring.
Other problem: moisture can get trapped under the drip tray and cause some corrosion. It is a little disappointing on a machine of this caliber, just be aware that this area has to be kept clean and dry regularly.
The machine does get hot, so be careful when reaching around it when it is on.
Overall the construction is simple enough that home maintenance is easy.
The espresso produced by this machine is the best it can be (in my opinion). I served some to friends who do not usually drink espresso, but since that's the only coffee machine I have, they settled for a shot. They were amazed.
The choice of coffee is very important: a good coffee for a percolator, drip or French press will not necessarily make a good espresso and vice versa.
Amazing Espresso Machine March 1, 2010
Aaron A. Rolandson (Huntington Beach CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This machine is outstanding! That is, if you know how to manually pull shots. Apparently, some people want a fully automated espresso machine so do not get this if that is what your looking for. Once you get the hang of how it works, you will never want coffee from any store like charbucks or tully's...I lived in Italy for almost 2 years and this machine will produce better espresso than what I had over there, which was better than anything from a coffee shop in the US. If you get this machine get a conical burr grinder, and if you are serious about coffee, roast your own beans too. I have a Zassenhaus knee grinder, a Nesco professional coffee roaster, and I buy my green coffee beans from [...]. Buying this machine with regular roasted beans from the store is not going to produce the best espresso and you should look at a cheaper machine if you are planning on doing so. Overall the machine looks beautiful on your counter and you will impress your friends with your at-home barista skills!
 pissed off buyer May 31, 2009
Dave Gilbert
15 out of 27 found this review helpful
The worst thing I have ever bought. It didn't work from the begining.
I left a couple of messages but never heard from you. Did talk with La Pavoni, they said you would take it back but nobody returned my call.
I think your service sticks. I had to press one star to send this note
Dave Gilber
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