Identify this espresso machine

February 28th, 2015, 9:01 pm

I just bought this espresso machine used in excellent condition. Can anyone identify the make and model? Thank you in advance.

#2: Post by **pacificmanitou** » March 1st, 2015, 9:43 pm

Some type of low end consumer piece. Looks like a Krups maybe. Most likely it will not be capable of quality espresso, especially if you don't have the portafilter, which cannot be purchased aftermarket on cheap machines.

#3: Post by **samuellaw178** » March 1st, 2015, 9:51 pm

Unmistakably a Gaggia Carezza, that's my first 'decent' entry machine.

Looks like it had a repaint at some point or is a rebranded machine, or maybe a different color scheme for the region. Basically it is a Gaggia Classic without 3-way valve & adjustable OPV.

#4: Post by **pacificmanitou** » March 2nd, 2015, 9:59 am

samuellaw178 wrote:Unmistakably a Gaggia Carezza, that's my first 'decent' entry machine. Looks like it had a repaint at some point or is a rebranded machine, or maybe a different color scheme for the region. Basically it is a Gaggia Classic without 3-way valve & adjustable OPV.

If it is a gaggia then you can get parts. Definitely more capable than I gave it credit for. I'd suggest changing or modifying the steam arm, can you do the Silvia mod on this one?