Ascaso Steel Duo Plus V2.5 PID Dual Thermoblock Espresso Machine (Black)

The Ascaso Steel Duo Plus V2.5 is the top of Ascaso's Steel line for the home: a dual-thermoblock, PID-controlled 58mm machine that brews and steams at the same time, then hands you the adjustments — brew pressure, temperature, pre-infusion, shot volume — that usually only appear on machines twice its size. Built in Barcelona from steel and finished with real walnut, it is designed to be the centrepiece of a serious home coffee setup, not a scaled-down café machine.

Dual Thermoblock Power, Built For Back-To-Back Shots

• Two independent circuits: one thermoblock dedicated to brewing, one to steam, so you can pull a shot and texture milk simultaneously without waiting on a recovery cycle.
• 3 minute 30 second heat-up: stainless-steel-lined aluminum thermoblocks come up to temperature from cold in about three and a half minutes, and only heat the water you actually draw — roughly half the standby energy of a comparable boiler machine.
• Electronic group temperature control: PID regulation in one-degree increments on both circuits, so brew temperature holds where you set it from the first shot to the tenth.

What The "Plus" Adds

• Walnut joystick steam valve: a professional-style joystick replaces the standard knob — one smooth, intuitive movement from closed to full steam, with a walnut handle that stays cool in hand.
• Competition shower screen: distributes water evenly across the puck and resists coffee-residue buildup, which shows up in the cup as fewer channelled shots and, at the sink, as less frequent screen cleaning.
• Adjustable OPV: set your own brew pressure instead of living with a factory preset — the single most useful adjustment available on a vibratory-pump machine.
• Volumetric programming: program single and double shots by volume rather than time, so your dose-to-yield ratio stays consistent as beans and grind settings change.
• Dynamic pre-infusion: a fully adjustable low-pressure phase saturates the puck before full pressure arrives, evening out extraction on lighter, denser roasts.
• Hot water tap and active cup warmer: a dedicated stainless steel tap for tea and americanos, plus a heated top plate that brings cups to serving temperature while the machine warms.
• Programmable cleaning cycle and limescale prevention: an automated backflush routine and built-in scale protection look after a water circuit made entirely from food-safe AISI 316 stainless steel.

Design and Build

• Finish: powder-coated black carbon steel with polished stainless accents and real walnut detailing — a matte, low-glare surface that hides fingerprints better than any of the other finishes in the range.
• 58mm professional portafilters: two are included, both with solid walnut handles — a double-spout and a bottomless — alongside five baskets and a stainless steel tamper.
• Compact residential footprint: 10.5 inches wide and 12 3/8 inches deep, with 3.5 inches of cup clearance and a removable 67 oz (1.98 L) NSF- and FDA-approved polycarbonate reservoir.

Choosing Your Amperage

Ascaso builds the Duo Plus V2.5 for a NEMA 5-20 plug on a dedicated 20 amp circuit, which gives the fastest steam recovery. Most Canadian kitchens are wired for 15 amp circuits, so we stock both configurations. If you have a dedicated 20 amp outlet, choose 20 Amp for maximum steam performance; otherwise choose 15 Amp, which runs on a standard household circuit. Do not use an adaptor to run a 20 amp machine on a 15 amp circuit — it can trip breakers, and it can void the manufacturer's warranty.

What's In The Box

• Two 58mm walnut-handled portafilters — double spout and bottomless
• Five professional baskets — 7 g, 14 g, 18 g, 21 g and blind
• Stainless steel tamper
• Two steam tips — one-hole and three-hole
• Coffee scoop

Intended for home use only. This machine is designed for residential environments and is not approved for commercial or café use. Commercial use may result in unsafe operation and can void the manufacturer's warranty.