Ascaso Dream PID

Ascaso Dream, bought partly for the looks but also because it looked like a decent single boiler machine. It was, but after 10 years it’s completely worn out despite several times it went in for service. Probably should have gotten a Silvia instead.

I really like the way this machine looks. And it makes tasty espresso and cappuccino. The machine, however, is poorly made, poorly designed, and is ultimately not durable. To me, that makes it one to avoid. In less than two years and only ~750 shots of espresso, I had a number of worn out gaskets, t...

But I regret not splurging on an Ascaso Dream or Steel Uno with PID…next upgrade! Is a Niche or Eureka in my future? Can’t say as I’m a Baratza fan because I’m still rocking a repairable 12 year old Virtuoso.

I purchased this unit directly from Seattle Coffee Gear over the holidays, new to expresso making but missing what i wasn't getting from NYC coffee shops during COVID. After a bit of research I concluded there are a few tiers of machines: dept store junk, capable non-PID machines, PID single boiler,...

Hi everyone,. I've had my Ascaso Dream PID for over a month. Sometimes I find the sweet spot where the 9 bars are hit perfectly and consistently during the shot. However, this is not every shot I make.

This machine takes time to make certain you are familiar with all its functions. End result is very positive.

I have the Dream PID and love it so far. My tip, get a better basket, like a VST 18g, and a good 58mm tamper. You may have to look up or ask ascaso if the VST baskets fit the ZERO.

I recently purchased the Ascaso Dream PID and I am having troubles getting my espresso right. Specifically the pressure gauge never shows that the machine gets into the proper pressure range.

I'm a previous user of Rancillio Silvia and ECM Classika, and this machine is totally worth it. Easier to use than my previous machines and coffee taste perfect. Small notes: drip tray is small, so I recommend placing a cup under when flushing the group head after a shot to clean it. I do a small flush also before pulling a shot, but I don't think it's that necessary.

(I use hot water from a kettle or microwave.) ...Adjustments and challenges:..An odd glitch has developed: Initially when switched on, it went directly from pre-infusion to pressurization. After I cut down the pre-infusion time from 5 to 4 seconds, it started pausing between the two.