De'Longhi La Specialista Opera
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La Specialista Opera is a portafilter coffee machine with an integrated grinder and thermoblock heating: the manual specifies that the stated temperature is that of the water inside the thermoblock, not of the drink in the cup. The pump runs at 19 bar (1.9 MPa) and the front panel includes a pressure gauge. The water tank holds 2 litres, and the steam wand is manual, separate from the hot water spout. The manufacturer states power as 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz at 1550 W: again a voltage range, not a single figure.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Machine dimensions | 36.9 × 38 × 44.5 cm (14.5 × 15.0 × 17.5 in) | manufacturer website |
| Weight | 13.2 kg (29.1 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz / 1550 W | manufacturer website |
| Boiler architecture | Thermoblock | Declared by the brand |
| Max pump pressure | 19 bar | Declared by the brand |
| Water tank capacity | 2 l | Declared by the brand |
| Steam wand | Manual steam wand | Declared by the brand |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Declared by the brand |
Pros and cons
In favour
- Front pressure gauge to follow the brew pressure
- Pump rated at a declared 19 bar
- Manual steam wand, not an automatic frother
Worth knowing
- The manual does not mention PID control, unlike what the Italian product page suggests: the technical text only describes three preset temperature levels source
- Significant footprint and weight (13.2 kg) for a home machine source
- The manufacturer does not declare the portafilter diameter or the pump type source
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- Dose
- 7 g
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- Dose
- 7 g
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- Dose
- 7 g
Caffè macchiato
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- Dose
- 7 g
Caffè americano
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- Dose
- 7 g
Caffè shakerato
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