Can someone identify this machine? [La Nuova Cuadra]

#1: Post by **DJF** » December 21st, 2009, 9:09 pm

Hi, Anyone know what brand the machine on the far left is?

#2: Post by **KnowGood** » December 21st, 2009, 9:36 pm

The Faema store here in Canada (Sherway Gardens - Toronto) has that machine for sale. I can't for the life of me remember what it was though? Next time I go, I'll check but I'm sure you'll get an answer by then. LOL!

December 21st, 2009, 9:37 pm

I want to say Isomac but am not sure.

#4: Post by **KnowGood** » December 21st, 2009, 9:44 pm

I REMEMBER!!!

It is a Cuadra.

December 21st, 2009, 9:44 pm

its the diamond italia.

see it here, about mid-way down:

http://www.bestcafes.com.au/top-level-e ... 98prosumer

EDIT: after seeing the post just above, I found this:
https://www.coffeegeek.com/reviews/comm ... aeracuadra

Diamond must be a re-badge of the Cuadra machine or vice versa

#6: Post by **KnowGood** » December 21st, 2009, 9:46 pm

Hmmm, that is the machine but the one I saw at the Faema store was badged as a La Nuova Era Cuadra.

#7: Post by **KnowGood** » December 21st, 2009, 9:49 pm

http://www.worldbeans.com.au/la-nuova-era-cuadra.html

Clearly this machine is manufactured and rebadged many others. Would love to know who is actually making this machine.

#8: Post by **uscfroadie** » December 21st, 2009, 9:53 pm

I believe it to be a La Pavoni although I seem to recall it to be an older Isomac, though despite a few searches I turned up empty.

Here is a link to a Pavoni on eBay so you can match up the pictures. The only difference is the outer shell color; red versus stainless. http://cgi.ebay.com/La-Pavoni-CUADRA-CU ... 35a476e701

December 21st, 2009, 10:02 pm

That one on ebay clearly says La Nuova Era with their logo on it. Why he has it listed as a La Pavoni beats me, especially with the new Blue Brand out.

December 21st, 2009, 10:39 pm

Great response! Thank you. Yup - it is indeed a Diamond Italia. Just had a call from the site owner here in Australia. I never thought I would hear from them. Edit; The original distributor went out of business but the machines are available in Oz thru http://www.ecoffees.com Still a question mark about service backup in this country.

I hope this helps someone else.

Oh well, back to looking at upgrading to the Micro casa semi auto or the Rocket. I am beginning to think the Rocket is the best long term machine. Whatever I get will be around a long time.