I think Gensaco rebrand Zacconi machines. This one seems to be Zacconi Baby Lusso or Riviera Espresso (baby version, no spring). The main difference from Pavoni is that the basket ...

{link} The Capucio looks to be a rebadged Zacconi - what they call a "Baby Big" or a "Riviera". Gensaco dont appear to manufacture any machine of their own, but simply rebadge. {link} What pricing are you looking at? If it is around the $1,300 as per gensaco link, then you are

Hi John-- I started out with a spring lever (La Riviera) but eventually went to a La Pavoni Europiccola because I prefer having more control over the shot rather than having the spring dictate the outcome. I have been VERY happy with my Pavoni...and coming onto this site over the past several weeks ...

OK...thanks, Doug. Chris Cara says that the direct lever Zacconi will fit the Riviera...so there is always that possibility. However, I have been swayed to the side of simply putting the Riviera back in working order and using it as originally designed. ...

... off. Olympia Cremina....bolt spacing off. La Pavoni....two bolts not 4. Zacconi Baby manual lever....3 bolts not 4. Early La Pavoni 4

There are two different Zacconi groups with no spring, the Baby and the Baby Big. The new groups do not use the same portafilter and basket as the old ones, they are 49mm nominal measurement not the old style 45mm nominal, so besides the group you will need a new portafilter and basket if you go for a

The baby is kindof weird in a way. It uses a w seal on the bottom and the specs call for a v seal on the top of the piston, as there is no rod seal. If you are having blowby the seal you could try taking them out and lubing the back side when

... to sweat shot volume, but I recently finished putting back together a Zacconi Baby Lusso and the shot volume is tiny, like half an ounce if that. I'm no stranger to levers ...

I recently picked up a Riviera (Zacconi) Baby used lever machine. {link} It's my first time using a lever and I'm not sure I'm doing it correctly. Coming from a E61 pump machine it seems that there is a very small amount of water per pull. So this is what I am currently doing: Turn

Add this one to the gallery , recently paid $400 Aust on ebay . It is a Riviera "baby Lusso" made by Zacconi as I understand . {image}