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Pasquini Livia 90

Pasquini Livia 90
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alaScore 79

50 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 reviews of Pasquini Livia 90. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the maintenance and durability. The capacity and design are also mentioned favorably, but many are less positive about the noise and size.

usability, design, capacity, durability, maintenance

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Pasquini Livia 90 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

CoffeeGeek - Pasquini Livia 90 - Ken Wallace's Review

 

I bought this Pasquini Livia 90 Semi Automatic from an EBay auction at a very good price. I had the machine sent to New Orleans (where I am working for an extended period of time) where it waited for a few weeks until I arrived. The machine was a...

Beautiful machine with powerful steam pressure, heats up quickly, large capacity

Difficult and expensive to service, controlling steam for micro-foam difficult

Mar, 2011
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Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

CoffeeGeek - Pasquini Livia 90 - Damien Isabella's Review

 

I currently have a ESE setup for my Livia 90 and I am interested in trading my portafilter and group head for a traditional portafilter and grouphead that would accommodate grinds. Please email me at

I currently have a ESE setup for my Livia 90 and I am interested in trading my portafilter and group head for a traditional portafilter and grouphead that would accommodate grinds. Please email me at dji212@nyu.edu if interested. Thanks

I currently have a ESE setup for my Livia 90 and I am interested in trading my portafilter and group head for a traditional portafilter and grouphead that would accommodate grinds. Please email me at dji212@nyu.edu if interested. Thanks

Sep, 2010
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Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

A great machine for espresso (when it works) though tricky for steaming; terrific tech support but not after warranty expires; delicate and quirky com

 

I bought this in May 2005 to upgrade from the Rancilio Silvia, my first "real" espresso machine (I don't count the parade of Krups thermoblocks, Saeco/Starbucks elementary pump/boiler machines and Capresso Ultima that came before and now inhabit my...

Fast warmup, powerful steaming, hot water tap, consistently good shots, pressure gauge, easy-fill tank

Requires bottled spring water (and different repair techs disagree on the brand--Cafe West recommends Crystal Geyser); steaming too powerful for included tips; shallow drip tray, often needs warming flush pre-pull; delicate and quirky computerized...

Dec, 2008
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Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

Worth every dime, and every dime I've spent on it since.

 

I decided to write this review because I've had my semi-auto Livia for two years and I noticed that many of the reviews available on the site were written after a realitively short period of acquantance with a new machine.

This is a fine piece of equipment. You can leave it on all day. With a water refill every other day my wife has all of the hot water she needs for her morning pot of tea, and I have access to beautiful espresso upon demand. Over time the Livia has...

At $1,000 or more, most of the peripherial equipment that's included with a new machine needs replacement or upgrade. This includes the plastic steaming tip, the tamper, and even the cheap plastic coffee scoop. The shallow, thin plastic drip tray began...

Jan, 2008
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

good support

 

pretty silver case, heavy duty fittings & handles

pricey & you must be fastidious about maintenance

Jun, 2007
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Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

I couldn't be happier with this machine. I get great espresso any time on-demand.

 

When I decided to get an espresso machine I thought I would start out with a lower cost simple machine. I ordered a Gaggia Baby and when it arrived it was DOA. I sent it back and had some trouble with the importer fullfilling the order properly so I...

Heat exchanger so you can steam and brew with no waiting ; Fast warm-up time (less than 10 minutes) ; Large resevoir capacity ; Resevoir is easy to fill (Don't have to remove cups from cup warmer when filling!) ; Indicaters and controls are easy to use...

Drip tray is plastic and too small ; Attaching and locking the portafilter was awkward at first

Feb, 2007
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Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

Whatever you do, do not purchase this machine.....

 

I purchased this machine almost 4 years ago....have had problems with group head filter leaks...over heating..and Now as Pasquini told me the

Looks Good

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Jan, 2007
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Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

25,000 shots later, still going strong.

 

This review updates a previous review posted more than four years ago.

Good cup with a skilled hand ; Wonderful durability ; Fast warm up ; Steam-power

Better machines entered the market place ; Drip tray too small ; Loud vibra pump ; Cannot fine-tune brewing temps to specific temperatures easily

Nov, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Avoid Pasquini, and avoid Aabree Coffee Co.

 

Simple design. High pressure. Should be able to make a good espresso.

Design faults. Bad web vendors jobbing out to third parties. No QI. Dishonest service. Beware!

Nov, 2006
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Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

Style, quality and ease of use make this a winner

 

There have been many positive review written about the Livia and this is another.

Easy of use. Quality of build. Virtually unlimited capability

Could use a two hole steaming wand as standard item

Oct, 2006
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