Rocket Espresso Cellini Evoluzione Espresso Machine - V2

After years of service, my Silvia needed to retire.Good old girl.
The Cellini is everything I hoped it would be and more.
Yes, there is a short learning curve as with anything new.This machine does gulp water so I put nylon gliders on the feet to pull it from under the cabinets above.Very heavy,easy to fill now.
Had to tighten the nut on the drip tray also.No more drips.
My big concern was shipping. It came VERY well packed .This comes in a very large box.Be prepared!
Thanks to everyone at SCG.

(Posted on 5/9/13)

The Cellini Evo has been an excellent machine. I had only one problem out of the box, which was a wire that came loose during shipping that wouldn't autofill the boiler. SCG's friendly tech walked me thru finding the problem and was up and running in minutes.

I have no regrets with this purchase. My only complaint is the drain plug in the drip tray. It does not seal completely and I was always finding water on the counter. Since I cannot plumb the machine at this time, I took the supplied drain hose and put it in a container under the counter. This ended up working better than constantly dumping the tray.

If you are trying to decide on this model versus the premium, I can tell you that with a heat exchanger machine, you will eventually want to plumb in due to the amount of water used with cooling flushes, etc. Average use is about six shots throughout the day and we fill it up every night. Is the rotary pump quiet? Yes. It's quieter than the Jura Ena 5 right next to it and a Nespresso Pixie we used to have.

(Posted on 4/12/13)

I really enjoy coffee in many forms and after a long debate decided to purchase the Cellini. The rotary pump is quiet, the looks sharp, and the espresso very good. It is an impressive machine in all facets. Frothing to micro foam is at a perfect speed for average me being your average non-barista foamer. Easy to keep clean. I may plumb the drip tray as it is small, but the water reservoir is decently sized. I only gave four stars for price as it is not the least expensive machine out there, but I think it was worth it. Plus, I am generally frugal and this was a stretch. But, I am enjoying everything from Americano to single shot from the comfort of my office. Fast learning curve.

(Posted on 3/13/13)

I bought a Cellini v1 about a year ago and love it. I decided to get a machine for my office and leave the v1 at home. I got the v2 evo cellini and wow, it is amazing! It is MUCH better than the v1, the shots extract faster, the steam is stronger, and the machine is much quieter and I don't hear the pressure relief valve every 30-60 seconds like on the v1. The espresso's are better than perfect (okay, they're good) and I could not be happier than I am with this machine.

My first one showed up defective, SCG replaced it and the second one is perfect. The only feedback is the new tamper that comes with v2 should be stainless steel (and polished) - in case Rocket is listening as the coffee sticks to the one that they provide.

I'm very pleased! If you own a v1 and you're reading this, GET THE V2!!!! They nailed it and it's fantabulous :)

(Posted on 1/31/13)

Our new Rocket arrived on Friday and we spent the weekend using our new Cellini Evoluzione V2. We did a lot of research before making the purchase and went straight for the Rocket Cellini as opposed to starting with a Breville, Rancillio, etc and then spending more to upgrade a year or two later. So far, its great machine! We were able to pull good shots after only two tries. We really like the quiet rotary pump and option to direct plumb in the future. This machine makes a great combination when paired with a Mazzer grinder.

We did notice a couple minor details during the first weekend of use. First, the Rocket badge on the front of the machine is definitely crooked. Second, there is a piece of insulation that sits between the brew head and the front of the machine and it appears to be installed a bit crooked and is sticking out from the behind the brew head a bit on the right side. These are minor cosmetic issue and we are completely satisfied with the Cellini! Great shots and plenty of instantaneous steam.

Pros:
Great Taste, Rotary pump, Easy To Use, Large Water Container, Quiet

Cons:
Cosmetic Details

(Posted on 5/13/12)