Reviewer: Norman Roth
Rating: 5,0 de 5 estrelas
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Review: As a longtime customer of De Longhi, I have seen tremendous improvement in their machines. I was very happy with my last purchase a couple of years ago but unfortunately my little grandson broke the dial while playing with it, so I bought this new model for a lot more money (don’t worry, there are no dials to break). This is by far the best machine for its price on the market, and in fact it is very near to perfection. Read the (admittedly somewhat complicated) instructions carefully and especially don’t neglect to remove the red plastic cord on the bottom of the water reservoir. Once you have set it up and primed it properly it is very easy to use, just plug it in and press the button to start and the button for the number of cups you want (I prefer2, with that filter already installed) and it works automatically. Make sure the espresso is filled and tamped properly–invest in a separate tool for punching little holes in the espresso (really helps) and the heavy metal tamper, since the plastic oneis not very efficient. If done properly the result is a perfect shot every time, with at least 1/2 inch ofcrema and no, or nearly no, residue in the cup. I prefer using the Capuccino size glasses rather than small cups, and also because you can add another shot or two to the glass if desired (see instructions). However, the crema lasts longer in an espresso cup, if that is important for you. Some have complained about water leaking but perhaps they did not remove the red cord from the bottom of the water reservoir; anyway, I have found no water leaking after constant use for over two weaks. Also, the pressure dial has no numbers on it because you don’t need them, it works automatically, perfectly every time and there is no need to do anything. Just enjoy this lovely gem!

Reviewer: Nidal Henoud
Rating: 5,0 de 5 estrelas
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Review: Merci Amazon pour le prix : presque 50$ de moins que sur le site officiel. Prix imbattable !L’article est arrivé plutôt rapidement, comme d’habitude avec Amazon, livraison standard.Dernier modèle chez De’Longhi, la Linea Classic étonne par ses caractéristiques :- Très stable sur le comptoir de sorte que la tasse reste bien à sa place ;- Comparée à la mienne (la Stilosa), elle est beaucoup moins bruyante ;- Elle est prête à l’emploi en quelques secondes ;- L’espresso produit est à la fois très corsé et délicieux avec une belle mousse sur le dessus ;- Même si les boutons sont déjà programmés pour une ou deux tasses, il est possible d’arrêter ou de réactiver le débit à volonté, ce qui permet de remplir une petite tasse ou une grande tasse.- Le nanomètre est très utile pour afficher la pression ;- Le design est élégant.Je n’ai pas essayé la production de vapeur puisque je ne prépare que de l’espresso.Enfin, je conseille à tous ceux et celles qui ne peuvent commencer la journée qu’après avoir bu une tasse d’espresso d’acheter La Linea Classic, surtout au prix proposé par Amazon.

Reviewer: Luis David Posada
Rating: 5,0 de 5 estrelas
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Review: There are probably lots of other higher-end machines out there even under the Delonghi brand. However, this machine for the price is a great buy. Nicely built and well packed. The unit is small but efficient. Looks great on our countertop. The espresso comes out with a high temperature in the machine’s default settings. The appliance does not allow temperature variations, but as expressed, the final temperature is perfectly fine. The foamer works well, as long as cold milk is used and a bit of trial and error is needed to get that perfect foam. Highly recommended for coffee lovers who do not want to spend huge amounts of money on more expensive machines.

Reviewer: Caroline D
Rating: 5,0 de 5 estrelas
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Review: This one is great. We had the Bambino, and sent it back! Lots of pressure, perfect crema on top.We bought a second one for the cottage!

Reviewer: Abracastabya
Rating: 4,0 de 5 estrelas
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Review: This is a nicely functioning espresso machine for those on a budget. Some of the high end machines can run well over $1000, so this smaller version is a great way to get your foot in the espresso machine door. It functions the same as the more expensive machines, just lacks some of the perks like an integrated grinder or a more advanced frother. The instruction book leaves a lot to be desired, as it doesn’t explain how to troubleshoot well. The first few tries at making a cup are always a bit questionable. Even for someone like me that has used many espresso machines, the first tries are a bit like a lab experiment – How much of the grinds to use for a single or a double sized portion? How densely do I tamp the grinds? How fine should I grind the beans? Am I getting too much pressure? Am I getting too little pressure? The list goes on. After you’ve experimented with what works best with your machine it becomes a lot easier to make that morning latte without any fuss.