Ascaso
Dream PID
$1,550 lowest listed price, as of Oct 27, 2026
A retro-styled machine that looks great on a counter and brews a steady shot. Best for espresso drinkers who care about design.
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Where to buy
- Seattle Coffee Gear: $1,550
Prices as of Oct 27, 2026; they may have changed, so check the retailer. Links may become affiliate links; as of launch none are. Disclosure.
Specs
- Type
- Semi-automatic
- Heating
- Thermoblock with PID
- Temperature control
- Yes (PID/electronic)
- Heat-up
- Fast
- Milk steaming
- Limited, manual wand
- Built-in grinder
- No
- Portafilter
- 57mm
- Flow control
- No
- Footprint
- Small
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Upgrade path
- Limited
- Price tier
- C ($1,500–3,000)
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Strengths
- Standout looks
- Quick to heat
- Small footprint
Trade-offs
- Steaming is modest
- Price is partly for the design
Notable features
- Retro styling in many colors
- PID temperature control
- Fast thermoblock heat-up
Pairs well with
- Eureka Atom 75 $949 Together $2,499. Huge 75mm burrs and cafe-grade speed.
- Mazzer Philos $1,595 Together $3,145. Mazzer’s single-dose grinder for people who want top-tier clarity and switch beans often.
- Eureka Zenith 65 NEO $899 Together $2,449. A low-retention 65mm grinder that delivers clear, consistent espresso.
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