{"product_id":"ascaso-steel-duo-plus-v2-5-pid-dual-thermoblock-espresso-machine-white","title":"Ascaso Steel Duo Plus V2.5 PID Dual Thermoblock Espresso Machine (White)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDual Thermoblock Power, Built For Back-To-Back Shots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo independent circuits:\u003c\/strong\u003e one thermoblock dedicated to brewing, one to steam, so you can pull a shot and texture milk simultaneously without waiting on a recovery cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 minute 30 second heat-up:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic group temperature control:\u003c\/strong\u003e PID regulation in one-degree increments on both circuits, so brew temperature holds where you set it from the first shot to the tenth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat The \"Plus\" Adds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalnut joystick steam valve:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompetition shower screen:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable OPV:\u003c\/strong\u003e set your own brew pressure instead of living with a factory preset — the single most useful adjustment available on a vibratory-pump machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolumetric programming:\u003c\/strong\u003e program single and double shots by volume rather than time, so your dose-to-yield ratio stays consistent as beans and grind settings change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic pre-infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e a fully adjustable low-pressure phase saturates the puck before full pressure arrives, evening out extraction on lighter, denser roasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot water tap and active cup warmer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a dedicated stainless steel tap for tea and americanos, plus a heated top plate that brings cups to serving temperature while the machine warms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgrammable cleaning cycle and limescale prevention:\u003c\/strong\u003e an automated backflush routine and built-in scale protection look after a water circuit made entirely from food-safe AISI 316 stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign and Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e powder-coated white carbon steel with polished stainless accents and real walnut detailing — the lightest finish in the range, and the one that reads as furniture rather than appliance in a bright kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e58mm professional portafilters:\u003c\/strong\u003e two are included, both with solid walnut handles — a double-spout and a bottomless — alongside five baskets and a stainless steel tamper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact residential footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing Your Amperage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAscaso 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 \u003cstrong\u003e20 Amp\u003c\/strong\u003e for maximum steam performance; otherwise choose \u003cstrong\u003e15 Amp\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's In The Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 58mm walnut-handled portafilters — double spout and bottomless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive professional baskets — 7 g, 14 g, 18 g, 21 g and blind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel tamper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo steam tips — one-hole and three-hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee scoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntended 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ascaso","offers":[{"title":"15 Amp","offer_id":53995113218348,"sku":null,"price":392400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Amp","offer_id":53995113251116,"sku":"ASCDUOPIDWHITE-PLUS","price":392400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/2673\/0284\/files\/ascaso-steel-duo-plus-v2-5-pid-dual-thermoblock-espresso-machine-white-1-the-kitchen-barista_3f006d43-291c-4d54-9bd0-04bae92d2312.jpg?v=1788210171","url":"https:\/\/thekitchenbarista.com\/en-jp\/products\/ascaso-steel-duo-plus-v2-5-pid-dual-thermoblock-espresso-machine-white","provider":"The Kitchen Barista \u0026 Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}