DeLonghi 1385
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Easy to Use to create great coffee
Easy to use, makes very good coffee. I have been using for 12 years now so obviously quality build.
Very simple but excellent machine
This machine I have purchased from Mayer in about 1996. Only once I had to replace the boiler.
The coffee it make has plentiful crema and no machine to this day matches it.
I hope one day DELONGHI would make it again.
A nice looking machine with some caveats
Having disassembled and added a PID unit, I got to know the internals: quite a large (400ml?) aluminum boiler, with cold water pumped into a jacket surrounding the main boiler and an external heating element outside the jacket, which means the temp drops slower when extracting, around 8 degrees F with a 20 second shot, but also means the system is slow to respond to increases in temperature. With a replaced brass portafilter (instead of the aluminum one provided) and PID, espresso was quite good.
Downsides: I personally don't like aluminum f
... Read moreor boiling, especially if the water sits for a while in the boiler. The stock thermostat overshoots the optimal temp of around 208F by around 15F before it turns off (because of the external heating element), making the water too hot to extract, burning the shot. If the temp light cycles off, pump water for 3 or so seconds to get the temp down to around 210, then extract and it'll be fine. The included thermometer is inaccurate--reading a full 15F over the actual temp, and is slow to respond to changes in temperature. I imagine most problems with this machine relate to the external heating coil, which can burn out if you allow it to cycle on with a half empty boiler. This problem exists with the Ascaso dream as well, which also has an external heating element, so beware. When steaming, bring the temp up until the light turns off, bleed off the water, then steam right away. Once done steaming, turn off the steam right away or risk burning out the element.
Art & Functionality Meet in the DeLonghi Metropolis DCM1385
DeLonghi has created a smash hit with the Metropolis DCM1385! The machine creates perfect pressures every time and the retro art thermal gauge ensure you pull perfect shots every drink. The design makes this machine a true collectors' item that will only increase in value and will be something your grandchildren ask you to place in your will for them. The 58mm basket and portafilter are professional size and the Metropolis even comes with its own tamper to help you achieve perfect extractions. The DeLonghi Metropolis has high quality electronic
... Read mores and includes an ample length cord that tucks nicely in the the back of the machine. Cleaning the Group Head is a breeze and the rubber gasket is high quality and very substantial meaning it will never wear out to the point you cannot get a good seal every time you rotate the portafilter into position. The steam wand automatically froths milk perfectly creating expert foam with ease and has plenty of mobility to swivel and move to get a steam mug in place. By all means, if you have a chance to by this perfect piece of retro art meets incredible functionality, buy the DeLonghi Metropolis DCM1385 and your investment will only increase in value the same way as vintage cars do. Bravo DeLonghi, BRAVO!!
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Coming up to 5 years and still going strong!
So far the only problem is having to replace the handle which has cracked. Makes good crema, quick heating, easy to clean. Looks cool to boot. Like many machines, once you get used to it you know how to get the best out of it. Best suited for a 1 or 2 at a time household.
attractive design
needed occassional servicing but has been good for the last five years.
tank is a bit small and cant put cups on top
i like the coffee, its strong and smooth as any better machine
Rubbish machine
I have had two of these machines and they last approx. 2 years if used every day. They look great but at $600 a pop I would expect them to last a bit longer. Wont waste my time or $ on anything made by delonghi again total rubbish. Stay away from this model.
OK
We drink alot of coffee in our family so its quality can change our mood! If you are willing to invest $500 every two years this machine is ok. Because for two years it works like a dream. If you only make coffee on a morning or when guests are over, it might last you longer. Im on this site looking for a good review for a replacement... so thats gotta tell you something. I am not buying the sae machine again! Sunday
Great looking, does make a good coffee, and froth is creamy when you learn how.
The machine rusts on the bottom after about a yea
Good
Great looking machine that does provide a good tasting cappuccino. I am happy with this model, and is perfect for when a friend pops in for coffee. But, if you are making a few consecutive cappuccino's at a time, I would look for another machine that is more capable of this.
This machine is very sleek and retro in styling. The nozzle does provide a very good froth, with good heating of the milk. Good crema is achieved, with the option of adding an insert into coffee filter. This disk makes a finer crema. I prefer to use the filter only, for
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Not a good buy
I had one of these machines for over a year and found it slow to heat up and the pressure for frothing was woeful. I was only making one coffee a day so it should have worked like a dream but that wasn't the case. The coffe was always bitter no matter what I did - a big waste of money
Looks good
Poor performer all round
Terrible
This machine was a really bad choice, you couldnt even put your cups on the top as they just fell off. Looks good but overall bad design.
looks quite retro and sleek sitting on the bench
made the worst coffee imagineable,scalded the coffee badly so was very disappointed with this purchase and returned it within a week
Questions & Answers
How much should I pay or what would I expect to get if I sold
This machine is seriously superseded by other machines; nevertheless I love it as it is very simple to use, makes excellent coffee, and first of all it makes two caps in one shot. I still have one like this, only the boiler grips that hold the coffee basket wore out (one of them) and I cannot get a new replacement anymore. Anyway, is your machine still OK?
Best regs,
Wojtek M
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Details
| Category | Semi-Automatic and Manual Coffee Machines |
|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $549 |
| Width | 270mm |
| Height | 370mm |
| Depth | 280mm |
| Pump Pressure | 15bar |
| Water Tank Capacity | 0.7L |
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