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Lelit Mara X

Enthusiasts wanting heat-exchanger performance

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Overview

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Best forEnthusiasts wanting heat-exchanger performance
Price band$500+ (prices change often; check the current price on Amazon)

Heat-exchanger boiler; E61 group head; quiet pump; 2.5L water tank

A compact Italian heat-exchanger machine with an E61 group, widely recommended in enthusiast circles.

Pros

  • E61 group head
  • Compact for a heat-exchanger machine

Cons

  • None noted
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