Designed For Home Baristas Diletta Alto Espresso Machine with Flow Control The Diletta Alto Espresso Machine with Flow Control puts espresso creation at your fingertips. An upgraded version of the standard Diletta Alto, this version adds manual flow controls to the PID-equipped dual boiler formula. Flow Control The addition of flow controls and a group pressure gauge let you manipulate the extraction profile of your shot in real time, and opens up brew techniques otherwise impossible on a regular home machine. This upgrade puts an added level of control in your hands: declining flow, turbo shots, and more. Dual Boiler Espresso Experienced baristas will love the Alto's upgrade to sprung valves with tap-to steam controls, and a top-accessible OPV valve for brew pressure adjustment. Manage both brew and steam temperatures with to-the-degree accuracy using the front-mounted PID controls. Simultaneous Steaming The Alto boasts a 3L water reservoir, and a 0.75L brew boiler and 1.6L steam boiler that lets you steam milk and brew espresso at the same time. Barista Upgrades Featuring pro-style steam and hot water paddles for optimal ergonomics, and optional flow control upgrades for perfect espresso extraction. Italian Craftsmanship Hand built in Milan, Italy, and designed for daily use and a long service life, Diletta is renowned for its barista features and exceptional quality. Low Power Eco Mode A low-power eco mode lowers your boiler temperatures to save energy costs while still offering faster heat-up to brew temp. Skill Level Expert: For the espresso enthusiast who needs premium components and cutting-edge brew features. Programming Manual: Manual dosing and steaming puts drink quality in your hands. Size Full-Size: 12" Width or more. Temp Control Double Boiler: Dedicated brew and steam boilers allow for increased consistency. Comparison Chart Diletta Alto Flow Control Add to Cart Rocket Espresso R58 Buying Options Nuova Simonelli Musica Add to Cart Rocket Mozzafiato Timer R Add to Cart Rocket Giotto Timer V Add to Cart Ascaso Steel Duo Plus Buying Options Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 4.0 out of 5 stars 13 3.1 out of 5 stars 19 5.0 out of 5 stars 3 3.7 out of 5 stars 4 — Price $2,799.00$2,799.00 — $2,425.00$2,425.00 $2,950.00$2,950.00 $2,400.00$2,400.00 — Skill Level Expert Expert Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Programmability Manual Moderate Moderate Manual Manual Automatic Boiler Volume Brew 0.75L | Steam 1.6L 0.58L Brew | 1.7L Steam 2L 1.8L 1.8L — Reservoir Size 3L 2.5L 3L 2.5L 2.5L 67 ounces Warm Up: Brew Time 22 minutes 20 minutes 25 minutes 20 minutes 20 minutes 3:28 minutes Water Sources Reservoir/Internal Tank Convertible Plumbed-In Convertible Reservoir/Internal Tank Reservoir/Internal Tank Dimensions (in) (WxDxH) 12x19.75x14.5 17x22.75x17 12.75x16x16.75 11x15.75x16.75 13.2x16.5x14.75 to 16.75 10.5x12.5x16.25 Pod Friendly ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ Auto Shut Off ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔