Product Description:
The La Marzocco Linea Classic is a timeless espresso machine that has become an industry standard. With a simple, clean design, this machine is built to withstand the rigors of daily use in high volume cafes and coffee shops. The dual boiler system ensures excellent temperature stability and the iconic saturated brew group delivers exceptional espresso extraction. The Linea Classic is available in 1, 2, 3, or 4 group configurations, making it suitable for any size operation. Other features include a PID temperature controller, indicator lights for heating and water level, and a stainless steel body panel. The Linea Classic is a reliable workhorse that produces consistent, high-quality espresso shots, making it a favorite of baristas around the world.
Who Should Buy a Linea Classic:
The Linea Classic is available in 1, 2, 3, or 4 group configurations, making it suitable for any size operation. Features like a PID temperature controller, pre-heating brew group and pre-saturation mean in the right hands the Linea Classic is a reliable workhorse that produces consistent, high-quality espresso shots, making it a favorite of baristas around the world.
Key Features and What They Mean:
Dual boilers: The machine has separate boilers for brewing and steaming to ensure temperature stability.
Conical mechanical paddle: The new conical paddle valve controls the pre-infusion while the volumetric pump is working at full pressure, therefore barista may also perform a pre-infusion on one group while the other is extracting coffee. This system reduces channeling for a more balanced extraction.
PID temperature controller: The temperature of the brew boiler is precisely controlled with a PID controller.
Saturated brew group: The brew group is designed to maintain thermal stability and consistency in espresso extraction.
Pre-heating system: Water is pre-heated before entering the brew group to ensure consistent extraction temperature.
Hot water economizer: This feature allows for fine-tuning of the hot water tap temperature to suit your needs.
Stainless steel body: Durable and sleek, the stainless steel body is easy to clean and maintain.
Options + Add-ons:
- machine operation: automatic (AV), semiautomatic (EE) and mechanical paddle (MP) versions.
- tall cups: allows you to use the machine with tall, to-go cups.
- cup warmer: maintain espresso and cappuccino cups heated at a proper temperature.
- personalized colors: customizable colors based on the RAL color system, on request.
- barista lights: led lighting allows you to focus on your extraction and the cup.
- cronos keypad: keypad with digital shot timer to monitor the extraction time (AV version only).
- high legs: makes it easier to access beneath the machine (+7.5cm / 3in. in height).
Warranty Information
All machines come with a standard manufacturer’s 1-year warranty.
Water Information:
We include a water test kit with the purchase of every machine because it’s imperative you know the type of water going into your machine. Failure to soften/filter the water properly can result in the Manufacturer's warranty being voided. We’ve seen business owners spend thousands of dollars fixing machines that should have never broken. Trust us–get tested.
Common Questions and Answers
How does the Linea Classic compare to other machines in its category?
ANSWER: Here is a short list of comparable machines from similar price points:
La Marzocco Linea Classic vs. Nuova Simonelli Appia: Both machines are popular choices for cafes, but the Linea Classic has a larger boiler capacity (3.5L vs. 2.5L) and a more advanced PID temperature controller.
La Marzocco Linea Classic vs. Synesso Cyncra: The Synesso Cyncra has a dual boiler system, whereas the Linea Classic has a single boiler. However, the Linea Classic has a larger steam boiler (3.5L vs. 2.5L), making it a better choice for high-volume milk steaming.
La Marzocco Linea Classic vs. Slayer Espresso: The Slayer Espresso has a unique "needle valve" technology that allows baristas to control the flow rate of water through the coffee puck. The Linea Classic has a similar feature with its canonical paddle valve technology. Both are jaw dropping machines in person. If you're considering one you must consider the other!
La Marzocco Linea Classic vs. La Marzocco GB5: The GB5 is a more advanced version of the Linea Classic, with a number of additional features such as a preheating system for the water entering the brew boiler, and customizable LED lighting. However, the GB5 is significantly more expensive than the Linea Classic.
TLDR: The Linea Classic is available in 1, 2, 3, or 4 group configurations, making it suitable for any size operation. Features like a PID temperature controller, pre-heating brew group and pre-saturation mean in the right hands the Linea Classic is a reliable workhorse that produces consistent, high-quality espresso shots, making it a favorite of baristas around the world.
