La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi II Espresso Machine VIVALDI-II

Who Should Buy The La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi II? 

Small to Medium Restaurant

The S1 Vivaldi II is the espresso machine of choice for many small to medium restaurants. Restaurant owners choose this model because of how easy it is for food and beverage professionals to make cafe-quality espresso drinks at the push of a button.

Home User

If you’re a home user, this machine is affordable enough to give you a commercial-grade espresso experience at low cost. 

With a powerful dual boiler, programmable pre-infusion, and precise temperature control, home baristas can hone their skills and create the ultimate espresso recipe for any coffee profile.

Small Cafe

For low-volume cafes, this small-footprint machine is a perfect fit.

Volumetric dosing in addition to all the advanced features professional baristas need gives cafes the opportunity to offer nothing but the best quality while creating total consistency from drink to drink—something every cafe strives for.

Small Office 

The S1 Vivaldi II is the perfect size for a small office. Volumetric dosing makes this machine brilliant for office employees who aren’t familiar with how an espresso machine works. 

Description

Award-Winning Design

Awarded the Coffeegeek Editors Choice Award for Best New Product in 2006, the La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi II is a serious commercial espresso machine with the features and flexibility to delight home users, cafes, and office staff. 

The S1 Vivaldi II Espresso Machines Combines Control and Consistency

Combining volumetric dosing with programmable features like pre-infusion and machine temperature adjustment, it gives the user total control of results. This is something that prosumers look for in a machine and beginners can immerse themselves in to elevate their craft.

Break Free From Maintenence Headaches with the Vivaldi II Coffee Espresso Machine

Thanks to built-in safety mechanisms, the S1 Vivaldi II is also a smart machine. This is an expertly designed system that will reduce maintenance headaches while delivering superior espresso.

Key Features and What They Mean

Dual Boiler 

There are two separate boilers, one for steaming and one for brewing. This means that you can brew espresso and steam milk at the same time.

Volumetric Dosing

Select single and double dose buttons to brew. The machine automatically stops at the correct volume, generating automatic consistency.

Programmable Passive Pre-Infusion 

Program pre-infusion to last from 1 to 8 seconds and tailor your espresso recipes to your specific taste.

Group Temperature Adjustment

Through the touchpad, adjust the group temperature in 1°C increments for total precision.

Programmable Offset Differential

This allows you to make adjustments that fix differences between the temperature sensed by the temperature probe and the actual temperature of the hot water exiting the group. You’ll have a higher degree of accuracy and more reliable results.

Swivel Stainless Steel Steam Arm: The stainless steel steam arm’s multidirectional movement lets you position your milk pitcher however you need, allowing aerating techniques greater effectiveness.

Rotary Pump

Quiet and highly durable, the rotary pump won’t disturb low-noise environments. 

Electronic Boiler Refill

No need to stop and manually activate boiler refill. The machine will do it on its own.

Fault Diagnosis Alarms

 A series of alarm systems integrated into the machine safeguard it and alert you in case of failures, protecting your investment and increasing the longevity of the machine.

Dual Manometer

A combined group and boiler pressure gauge shows you what’s going on in the machine. With the information provided by the pressure readings, you’ll be able to better navigate machine operation.

0.9 mm 4 Hole Steam Tip

This steam tip is carefully designed to improve microfoam with multidirectional steam pressure while frothing the milk. You’ll get better latte and cappuccino milk if you struggle with this.

Specifications

Improvements from the Previous Model

1. NEW 0.9 mm four hole steam tip is standard
2. More precise temperature accuracy
3. More reliable temperature sensing probe
4. New LED Display
5. Robust top cover redesign to eliminate the plexi cup guard and lower machine height.
6. Portafilter redesign

Warranty

Warranty: One-year parts and labor provided by this website and our distribution partner(s).

When you work with Majesty Coffee, rest assured that you’re getting the best prices, the best warranty, and the best bonus packages.

Common Questions and Answers

Q: What is passive pre-infusion and why does it matter?

A: During the initial phase of extraction known as pre-infusion (on machines that feature it), the coffee bed will become fully saturated before full brew pressure is achieved. This settles the coffee and ensures that all particles are evenly reached by the water, creating a more well-rounded flavor.

Essentially, passive pre-infusion refers to the fact that you do not need to manually control this stage of extraction. 

And since you can program the passive pre-infusion in the S1 Vivaldi II for different lengths of time, you have more control than in a passive pre-infusion system like the one that comes with an E-61 group. Meanwhile, you retain the simplicity and ease of the passive system.

Q: What does a manometer do on the Vivaldi ii?

A: A manometer shows you a pressure measurement. In the case of the S1 Vivaldi II, the dual manometer displays the boiler pressure as well as the pressure built while the pump is active during brewing. 

By reading the boiler pressure gauge, you’ll have a clearer understanding of when you can use the machine, as in when you can brew espresso and steam milk. You’re looking for the right pressure reading.

The group pressure gauge guides you toward the right brew ratio. So when you’re pulling a shot and the pressure is not building correctly, you know that it’s time to adjust an element of your brew ratio, such as how much coffee you’re using.

Q: Why is the offset differential important?

A: Typically, there is a difference between the boiler temperature readings an espresso machine is producing and the actual temperature of the water coming out of the group. This is because there are natural temperature differences between the water sitting in the boiler and the water that has traveled to the group. 

Differences shouldn’t be vast, but even slight variations can change your espresso results. As such, if you’re serious about espresso, you may want to get out a temperature reader to test the group water on any espresso machine.

The S1 Vivaldi II solves the problem by letting you adjust the LED temperature setting so that it matches the group temperature—not the boiler temperature. This way, you’ll know exactly what temperature you’re extracting espresso at.

Additional Resources

Complete Downloadable La Spaziale Vivaldi II Instruction Manual