La Marzocco Strada X
The Strada X is the pressure-profiling Strada, which La Marzocco calls the culmination of its espresso technology. Each group has its own boiler and its own variable-pressure pump, so every group can run a different pressure profile at the same time, and scales in the drip tray tie each profile to a target beverage weight. Smart Saturation automates pre-infusion: the machine wets the puck at low pressure and senses when it is fully saturated before raising the pressure, which La Marzocco says makes each shot behave like the one the barista dialed in.
There are three ways to brew. In Manual mode the barista moves the paddle between 0 and 12 bar and shapes the profile while the shot runs; Profile mode runs a saved profile when the paddle is engaged; AV mode brews at a set pressure to a target weight. It comes in two versions: the X, with straight-in portafilters, and the XT, with traditional twist-lock portafilters. La Marzocco builds the XT as a special-order, factory-custom machine, so it takes longer to arrive; ask us about timing for either version. Like the Strada S, it has a low profile that opens the bar to customers and gives the barista a roomy work area.
For the Strada with programmed doses or scales instead of pressure profiling, see the La Marzocco Strada S.
Features
- Mass-based profiling: pressure profiles tied to a target weight, managed by La Marzocco's predictive mass algorithm and the drip tray scales.
- Smart Saturation: automatic pre-infusion that makes sure each puck is fully saturated before full pressure is applied.
- Paddle-based profile control: the machine smooths the paddle's pressure inputs into a profile that La Marzocco says will not damage the puck or cause channeling, and the barista can watch the profile as it runs in Manual mode.
- Three brewing modes: Manual, Profile and AV (set pressure, target weight).
- Straight-in portafilters (Strada X): slide straight into the group and lock with an upward swing of the handle instead of the traditional twist; La Marzocco says this cuts barista strain by 12x, is gentler on the puck and speeds up prep between shots. The XT uses traditional twist-lock portafilters.
- Steam flush (Strada X): when it is turned on in the menu, the group cleans itself with steam and then hot water two seconds after the portafilter comes out. La Marzocco's manual lists a group rinse instead on the version with traditional portafilters (XT).
- Independent boilers: a 1.3-liter boiler for each group so each can brew at its own temperature, plus a separate steam boiler.
- Independent pumps: an external pump supplies steady pressure for Smart Saturation, and each group has its own pump for its profile.
- PID temperature control: each group and the steam boiler set to within 0.1 °F.
- PID pressure control: pressure curves are tuned by a PID system.
- Saturated groups: for thermal stability shot after shot.
- Pro Touch steam wands: high-performing wands that stay cool to the touch.
- Hot water economizer: fine-tunes the tap water temperature for rinsing.
- Expansive drip tray: extra room to stage cups and cleaning cloths.
Technical Specifications
| Specifications | 2grp | 3grp |
|---|---|---|
| Height (in) | 19.7 | 19.7 |
| Width (in) | 32.7 | 40.6 |
| Depth (in) | 27.2 | 27.2 |
| Weight (lbs) | 207.3 | 222.7 |
| Voltage | 208-240V Single Phase, 60 Hz | 208-240V Single Phase, 60 Hz |
| Wattage (min) | 4800 | 6730 |
| Wattage (max) | 5666 | 7783 |
| Coffee Boiler Capacity (liters) | 2.6 | 3.9 |
| Steam Boiler Capacity (liters) | 8.2 | 11.8 |
Documents
Product Sheet Manual Installation Guide Parts Catalog Product Catalog 3/9 Month PM 6 Month PM Yearly PMAuthorized La Marzocco sales and service in Tampa Bay
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