Used a deLonghi EC155 for several years, tried another deLonghi (EC680) as my next machine but returned it after a week because the milk frother was very difficult to use. Ordered the Capresso 118.05 and it quickly became my favorite. This is a full manual machine, meaning that it doesn't grind beans or froth milk for you. Like a true Barista, you get to make your favorite drink your way.
The controls couldn't be easier to use. Unlike the deLonghi EC680, everything is clearly intuitive. I looked at the instructions once, and knew exactly how to operate it. There are two toggle switches, one for on/off and one for coffee/steam. There is a delivery knob, turn left for coffee, right for steam, straight up for Off. You control how much coffee or steam by just turning the knob.
The portafilter holds only about 12 grams of ground beans. It comes with two portafilters, one traditional model that will deliver two spouts to two shot glasses, and another "bottomless" model that isn't as tidy but can deliver the crema directly into a true coffee cup. The steam wand works great, the best I've used. The steam wand spout easily unscrews for cleaning.
Bottom line: VERY easy to use, makes great espresso with fabulous crema, and froths milk just the way it's supposed to.
UPDATE 5-11-2015 -- I've had this machine for 6 weeks now, and it is working great. As I have used espresso machines since 2008, I feel like I'm experienced enough to use the "advanced" techniques, so I mainly made cappuccinos with the "bottomless" portafilter. The instructions say that this produces a fuller crema, more like the true Barista experience. That may be true, but using the bottomless portafilter is messy. The coffee goes mainly down into the cup, but depending on how the grinds are packed, it can spray streams in any direction. I began putting paper towels under and in back of the cup, and holding another paper towel in front in case it sprayed on me. This past weekend I decided to try the standard, two-spout portafilter. What a difference! The coffee comes out beautifully creamy, goes directly into one or two cups below, and no rogue streams spraying out anywhere. And to my eyes, the crema looked just as foamy and rich. I'll be using the standard portafilter from this point on. Also, I will reiterate that I absolutely love the frothing wand, it makes perfect foamed milk every time, and my wife always tells me that the sound it makes sounds like we are at Starbucks. Still 5 stars!
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Commercial Grade BrewingAdvanced boiler maintains a reservoir of hot water at the perfect temperature for faster and more consistent results |
Powerful FrotherCommercial style power frother for perfectly foamed or steamed milk for delicious cappuccinos and lattes |
Includes Two FiltersIncludes two espresso filters; one for convenience, one for control - double spout filter is convenient and easy to use, while the bottomless filter lets you brew barista style and perfect your technique |
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| Price | — | — | $159.99 | — | $129.99 | $99.99 |
| Heating System | pump/advanced boiler | pump/advanced boiler | pump/stainless steel lined thermoblock | pump/stainless steel lined thermoblock | pump/stainless steel lined thermoblock | pump/stainless steel lined thermoblock |
| Bar of Pressure | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Water Tank Capacity | 42-oz | 42-oz | 34-oz | 42-oz | 46-oz | 42-oz |
| Removable Water Tank | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Frother | professional grade swivel frother | professional grade swivel frother | dual swivel frother | dual swivel frother | dual swivel frother | dual swivel frother |
| Filter Holder | commercial/bottomless | commercial/bottomless | self-tamping | self locking with thumbguard | self locking with thumbguard | self locking with thumbguard |
| Sieves | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Removable Drip Tray | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | aluminum |
| Cup Warming Platform | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | aluminum |
| Auto Rinse Function | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Price | Currently unavailable. | $342.19 | -8% $228.80 List: $249.99 | -10% $179.99 List: $199.99 | -10% $125.99 Typical: $139.99 | $129.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 21 | Get it May 15 - 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Lifestyle by Focus | SUMSATY-US | CASABREWS | CASABREWS |
| capacity | 1000 milliliters | 2.8 liters | 1200 milliliters | 1.8 liters | 34 fluid ounces | 49 fluid ounces |
| material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Brushed Stainless Steel | Brushed Stainless Steel |
| input interface | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons |
| voltage | — | — | 120 volts | — | 120 volts of alternating current | 120 volts |
| wattage | 0.1 watts | — | 1050 watts | 1350 watts | 1350 watts | 1350 watts |
| model name | EC PRO | Coffee Machine | Café Select | EM3208-03 | CM5418BC-UL | 3700 ESSENTIAL |
| weight | 6 pounds | 25 pounds | 12 pounds | 4.58 kilograms | — | 8.14 pounds |
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I never write any reviews because I do not have the time but I had to be just for this machine due to its performance!!!
This machine will perform way better than any other professional machine in any coffee shop (cafe)!!!I have had several different machines even thousand dollar machines, but by far this machine out performed all of them by far!!!Just have to learn which size of ground beans to use!!! Once mastered the right size then using the bottomless port and seeing the color of the extraction will help one to adjust the grind and pressure of tamping for perfection!!So it is essential to have a good coffee grinder and once one can learn which size of grind produces a good extraction then practicing the tamping pressure will impact the type of extraction!!!Thus, it is necessary to invest in a very good grinder machine. I have the same capresso for $99!! Makes an huge difference!!!This machine can produce way better than any coffe shop out there!!!Frothing is superior than any other conventional home machine because this machine uses the wand similar to the professional machine with ample of production of steam!!! Just have to learn the techniques of steaming the milk properly!!I highly recommend this machine!!!JUST NEED TO PRACTICE HOW TO EXTRACT A GOOD ESPRESSO! If I can do then anyone else can do!!Practice for one week and then you will see the result!!! Practice makes perfect only with this machine!!!
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