- Sales Rank: #81720 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: One Size
- Color: Black
- Brand: DeLonghi
- Model: ECAM23210B
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 13.31" h x
9.37" w x
16.93" l,
.0 pounds
Features
- Compact size yet maintains all the features of our full-size automatic machines.
- Conveniently use tap water with the built-in water filtration system
- Easily prepares latte and cappuccino with the patented "Cappuccino System" frother. It mixes steam and milk to create a rich, creamy froth for perfect drinks every time
- Saves up to 77-Percent energy with energy-saving switch and single boiler system
- Grinds beans instantly for the freshest espresso with the patented "Direct-to-Brew" system. Brewing system is compact and removable for easy cleaning
- Compact size yet maintains all the features of our full-size automatic machines.
- Conveniently use tap water with the built-in water filtration system
- Easily prepares latte and cappuccino with the patented "Cappuccino System" frother. It mixes steam and milk to create a rich, creamy froth for perfect drinks every time
- Saves up to 77-Percent energy with energy-saving switch and single boiler system
- Grinds beans instantly for the freshest espresso with the patented "Direct-to-Brew" system. Brewing system is compact and removable for easy cleaning
Be your own barista with the Magnifica S by De'Longhi. This compact automatic espresso machine includes all of the features of our full-size machines, but in a smaller, more convenient size. You and your guests can enjoy delicious cappuccinos and lattes anytime. It's never been easier to create authentic Italian drinks with our patented cappuccino system frother. Simply place a container with milk under the nozzle to create a rich, creamy froth. The Magnifica S does all the work for you. It not only makes incredible espresso drinks, but also saves you money while doing it, with the energy-saving switch and single boiler system. Select either whole beans or ground coffee, the machine does both. For the freshest results, the patented direct-to-brew system grinds beans instantly before brewing. With five coffee-strength settings from extra-mild to extra-strong, everyone gets their ideal flavor. The choices don't end there, select from four cup-size options to suit your preferred taste. Other highlights include easy-to-use manual controls, convenient water filtration, as well as a cup warmer and a removable drip tray. Enjoy coffee for years to come with the Magnifica S.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful.
By T. Jacobs
Machine worked fantastic for about 8 months until the frother would no longer work. A call to Delonghi support (Oct '11) resulted in a seven day wait for box to ship the unit to a repair facility (Nov '11). That facility determined within a week it needed a new frother, but Delonghi took two months and never supplied the part the repairer. After 2.5 months (Jan '12) of waiting I again called Delonghi and asked that they just send me a replacement unit so that I didn't have to keep waiting. Ten days later, a replacement (refirb) unit showed up only to arrive broken (this time leaking water into the grounds tray). Initial calls to Delonghi were met with scripted "you'll need to send us the unit and wait for our evaluation..." rather than them just shipping me out a replacement immediately and my returning the defective one. Sigh. Such an excellent product when it is working. Customer service just doesn't think a $800+ product deserves better care. Delonghi should study Apple to learn how good customer service builds a strong brand.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful.
By Adam Goldberg
I spent a LOT of time looking at the different sites for expresso machines. Most suggested staying away from the super automatics. I dont doubt that you can make an even finer cup of coffee if you have full control and spend the time to do it, but for those of us that want to grab a cup in the AM before heading out the door, this machine does a really nice job. I had a manual machine once in the past but never spent the time with it, plus it took 5 mins of prep work and cleanup was drag, I ended up giving it away. Yes it made great coffee, but it ended up sitting on a shelf next to the ice cream maker (never buy one of those :-)). This is a much better device for me.The Compact Magnifica (23210) works great out of the box. The machine comes with a coupon for a tap water filter, but they really should have included it for those that want to use tap water and live in hard water cities. If you have filtered water at your place (or use a brita etc) this will not affect you. Within a half hour you will be churning out really nice drinks. The frother works well with 1% milk. Consider grabbing this:Krups XS5020 20-Ounce Stainless-Steel Milk Frothing Pitcher. It works nicely in concert. After running perhaps 3-4 cups through the 23210, the quality of the coffee levels off and is excellent (dont panic - the first cup might be weak or bitter as the beans cycle through). Assuming you buy decent coffee (I used HEBs brand), you will have relatively quick cuppuccino, easy coffee and strong and tasty expresso in a few minutes. I find the cup warmer to be useless and I did need to ramp up to the hottest setting for the coffee to be the right temp, but otherwise the 23210 was tuned perfectly with preset factory settings. Cleanup is a breeze - the frother is insulated in plastic so the wand is MUCH easier to clean than the non insulated wands on many machines. The tank is plenty big enough for AT LEAST 10 drinks (even if you use some steamed milk a few times). The footprint of the unit is nice and it wont hog space.Overall, Im quite happy with the quality and build - while plasticy, it doesnt seem cheap, it has a more euro look to it than the picture indicates I feel. If you are looking for a nice automatic and you are willing to make the trade off to spend quite a bit more, and perhaps lose a bit of artisinal control, youll definitely be rewarded by purchasing this. I was worried the coffee would taste like Keurig or the other quick makers - this is MATERIALLY better coffee. If you can afford it, treat yourself, this maker wont disappoint. I especially recommend for parents who have little free time and busy professionals who dont want to spend time cleaning. This is a good machine. I have no idea what MORE Id want from a machine, assuming it continues to work, I dont see why a person would need a larger machine.Update: I've had it a few months now and I've got a routine I now use so I thought I'd share. I set the bean strength to the highest setting and the water to the middle size and I make a double shot each time. That seems to be the flavor/size balance that works best for me. The reviews that suggest using a dry, European roast like illy over an oily dark roast like Starbucks are probably correct. I've been using lavazza which is well priced via amazon. Illy is fantastic but very $$$ and frankly I don't notice the difference. Anyways after 5 months I'm still really digging this machine.Lavazza Super Crema Espresso Whole Bean Coffee, 2.2-Pound Bag
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
By kayakfreak
I used to own a fully automatic machine when I lived in Europe - since the electricity is different, I couldnt bring it here. After moving to the US, I suffered through a few years of the drip coffee maker. Finally, I decided to bite the bullet and buy one here. I decided on this one because my cousin also has a magnifica (different model though), and is really happy with it.So far I am really happy with my purchase. I was a little concerned in buying this because the description is unclear as to whether this only makes espresso or if it makes coffee too. I can now confirm that this does in fact make coffee (and of course espresso). I just push the double cup button and get about half of a huge coffee mug full of coffee. I drink out of those HUGE starbucks city mugs, so I need to hit the double cup buttom once and then add a single cup to get a full cup of coffee.The milk frother works great and I use that every day.The machine is super easy to use and makes AMAZING coffee - adjustable to whatever strength or size you want it.A feature it does not have that my euro coffee maker did - a clock so that you can tell it to turn on at a certain time. Not having this really does not bother me though, because it only takes a minute to heat.Also, you can make coffee with coffee grounds rather than beans. I tried this, but with little success. The coffee turned out thin and weak. Honestly, I am guessing that I did something wrong....but I cant figure out how to make a decent coffee with grounds on this machine.UPDATE AFTER 1 MONTH OF HEAVY USE (approx 6-8 cups of coffee per day): I still really like this machine, BUT have one big gripe. When I use good quality beans that are not dried out, the natural oils of the beans prevent them from sliding into the grinder in the back of the machine. So I have to take the back lid off and push the beans with my hand into the grinder...something I do not think I should have to do with an expensive machine. I do not need to do this if the beans are dried out...but honestly, who wants dry old beans?ADDITIONAL UPDATE AFTER APPROX 6 MONTHS - This machine is really growing on me. I have found great beans that feed well into the grinder and have had zero problems other than the bean issue. The machine works like a champ and we use it for approx 6-8 cups of coffee every day.
DeLonghi ECAM23210B Compact Magnifica S Beverage Center, Black
In Stock! Check Price Now !16.93" l,
.0 pounds
Features
- Compact size yet maintains all the features of our full-size automatic machines.
- Conveniently use tap water with the built-in water filtration system
- Easily prepares latte and cappuccino with the patented "Cappuccino System" frother. It mixes steam and milk to create a rich, creamy froth for perfect drinks every time
- Saves up to 77-Percent energy with energy-saving switch and single boiler system
- Grinds beans instantly for the freshest espresso with the patented "Direct-to-Brew" system. Brewing system is compact and removable for easy cleaning
- Compact size yet maintains all the features of our full-size automatic machines.
- Conveniently use tap water with the built-in water filtration system
- Easily prepares latte and cappuccino with the patented "Cappuccino System" frother. It mixes steam and milk to create a rich, creamy froth for perfect drinks every time
- Saves up to 77-Percent energy with energy-saving switch and single boiler system
- Grinds beans instantly for the freshest espresso with the patented "Direct-to-Brew" system. Brewing system is compact and removable for easy cleaning
Be your own barista with the Magnifica S by De'Longhi. This compact automatic espresso machine includes all of the features of our full-size machines, but in a smaller, more convenient size. You and your guests can enjoy delicious cappuccinos and lattes anytime. It's never been easier to create authentic Italian drinks with our patented cappuccino system frother. Simply place a container with milk under the nozzle to create a rich, creamy froth. The Magnifica S does all the work for you. It not only makes incredible espresso drinks, but also saves you money while doing it, with the energy-saving switch and single boiler system. Select either whole beans or ground coffee, the machine does both. For the freshest results, the patented direct-to-brew system grinds beans instantly before brewing. With five coffee-strength settings from extra-mild to extra-strong, everyone gets their ideal flavor. The choices don't end there, select from four cup-size options to suit your preferred taste. Other highlights include easy-to-use manual controls, convenient water filtration, as well as a cup warmer and a removable drip tray. Enjoy coffee for years to come with the Magnifica S.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful.
By T. Jacobs
Machine worked fantastic for about 8 months until the frother would no longer work. A call to Delonghi support (Oct '11) resulted in a seven day wait for box to ship the unit to a repair facility (Nov '11). That facility determined within a week it needed a new frother, but Delonghi took two months and never supplied the part the repairer. After 2.5 months (Jan '12) of waiting I again called Delonghi and asked that they just send me a replacement unit so that I didn't have to keep waiting. Ten days later, a replacement (refirb) unit showed up only to arrive broken (this time leaking water into the grounds tray). Initial calls to Delonghi were met with scripted "you'll need to send us the unit and wait for our evaluation..." rather than them just shipping me out a replacement immediately and my returning the defective one. Sigh. Such an excellent product when it is working. Customer service just doesn't think a $800+ product deserves better care. Delonghi should study Apple to learn how good customer service builds a strong brand.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful.
By Adam Goldberg
I spent a LOT of time looking at the different sites for expresso machines. Most suggested staying away from the super automatics. I dont doubt that you can make an even finer cup of coffee if you have full control and spend the time to do it, but for those of us that want to grab a cup in the AM before heading out the door, this machine does a really nice job. I had a manual machine once in the past but never spent the time with it, plus it took 5 mins of prep work and cleanup was drag, I ended up giving it away. Yes it made great coffee, but it ended up sitting on a shelf next to the ice cream maker (never buy one of those :-)). This is a much better device for me.The Compact Magnifica (23210) works great out of the box. The machine comes with a coupon for a tap water filter, but they really should have included it for those that want to use tap water and live in hard water cities. If you have filtered water at your place (or use a brita etc) this will not affect you. Within a half hour you will be churning out really nice drinks. The frother works well with 1% milk. Consider grabbing this:Krups XS5020 20-Ounce Stainless-Steel Milk Frothing Pitcher. It works nicely in concert. After running perhaps 3-4 cups through the 23210, the quality of the coffee levels off and is excellent (dont panic - the first cup might be weak or bitter as the beans cycle through). Assuming you buy decent coffee (I used HEBs brand), you will have relatively quick cuppuccino, easy coffee and strong and tasty expresso in a few minutes. I find the cup warmer to be useless and I did need to ramp up to the hottest setting for the coffee to be the right temp, but otherwise the 23210 was tuned perfectly with preset factory settings. Cleanup is a breeze - the frother is insulated in plastic so the wand is MUCH easier to clean than the non insulated wands on many machines. The tank is plenty big enough for AT LEAST 10 drinks (even if you use some steamed milk a few times). The footprint of the unit is nice and it wont hog space.Overall, Im quite happy with the quality and build - while plasticy, it doesnt seem cheap, it has a more euro look to it than the picture indicates I feel. If you are looking for a nice automatic and you are willing to make the trade off to spend quite a bit more, and perhaps lose a bit of artisinal control, youll definitely be rewarded by purchasing this. I was worried the coffee would taste like Keurig or the other quick makers - this is MATERIALLY better coffee. If you can afford it, treat yourself, this maker wont disappoint. I especially recommend for parents who have little free time and busy professionals who dont want to spend time cleaning. This is a good machine. I have no idea what MORE Id want from a machine, assuming it continues to work, I dont see why a person would need a larger machine.Update: I've had it a few months now and I've got a routine I now use so I thought I'd share. I set the bean strength to the highest setting and the water to the middle size and I make a double shot each time. That seems to be the flavor/size balance that works best for me. The reviews that suggest using a dry, European roast like illy over an oily dark roast like Starbucks are probably correct. I've been using lavazza which is well priced via amazon. Illy is fantastic but very $$$ and frankly I don't notice the difference. Anyways after 5 months I'm still really digging this machine.Lavazza Super Crema Espresso Whole Bean Coffee, 2.2-Pound Bag
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
By kayakfreak
I used to own a fully automatic machine when I lived in Europe - since the electricity is different, I couldnt bring it here. After moving to the US, I suffered through a few years of the drip coffee maker. Finally, I decided to bite the bullet and buy one here. I decided on this one because my cousin also has a magnifica (different model though), and is really happy with it.So far I am really happy with my purchase. I was a little concerned in buying this because the description is unclear as to whether this only makes espresso or if it makes coffee too. I can now confirm that this does in fact make coffee (and of course espresso). I just push the double cup button and get about half of a huge coffee mug full of coffee. I drink out of those HUGE starbucks city mugs, so I need to hit the double cup buttom once and then add a single cup to get a full cup of coffee.The milk frother works great and I use that every day.The machine is super easy to use and makes AMAZING coffee - adjustable to whatever strength or size you want it.A feature it does not have that my euro coffee maker did - a clock so that you can tell it to turn on at a certain time. Not having this really does not bother me though, because it only takes a minute to heat.Also, you can make coffee with coffee grounds rather than beans. I tried this, but with little success. The coffee turned out thin and weak. Honestly, I am guessing that I did something wrong....but I cant figure out how to make a decent coffee with grounds on this machine.UPDATE AFTER 1 MONTH OF HEAVY USE (approx 6-8 cups of coffee per day): I still really like this machine, BUT have one big gripe. When I use good quality beans that are not dried out, the natural oils of the beans prevent them from sliding into the grinder in the back of the machine. So I have to take the back lid off and push the beans with my hand into the grinder...something I do not think I should have to do with an expensive machine. I do not need to do this if the beans are dried out...but honestly, who wants dry old beans?ADDITIONAL UPDATE AFTER APPROX 6 MONTHS - This machine is really growing on me. I have found great beans that feed well into the grinder and have had zero problems other than the bean issue. The machine works like a champ and we use it for approx 6-8 cups of coffee every day.
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