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Two espresso machines, the Torre Alfredo TSP HX and Torre Luigino TSP HX, feature wooden handles, metal finishes, pressure gauges, and steam wands. The left is chrome, while the right has a matte black body with chrome accents—highlighting their differences.
Differences between Torre Alfredo TSP HX and Torre Luigino TSP HX

From Innovation to the Cup   Andrea Ferrari has spent more than 20 years cultivating [...]

03
Oct
Close-up of a mechanical assembly with metal parts, screws, white and black plastic connectors, and clear tubing—possibly showing Elektra EVOK Internal Valve Adjustments within a machine’s internal mechanism. 2025 1st-line.com
Elektra EVOK Internal Valve Adjustments

18
Sep
A modern espresso machine with wood panel sides, a metal steam wand, and a chrome portafilter stands on a wooden counter against a tiled background. The front reads NUVALE and Espresso System. © 2025 1st-line.com
New Dual Boiler from Nurri Espresso

Although Nurri Espresso is relatively new, its owner, Antonio Nurri, has over 20 years of [...]

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31
Jul
Accessing the inside of a Magister Stella semi-automatic espresso machine with its right side panel removed exposes internal components like wiring, circuit boards, a motor, and metal pipes, all set on a wooden surface with a wood-patterned wall background.
Accessing the Inside – Magister Stella

If you own a Magister Stella, occasional maintenance and servicing are part of keeping it [...]

30
Jul
A stainless steel Magister espresso machine with multiple control buttons, steam wands, a portafilter, and a drip tray, designed for making coffee and espresso drinks. © 2025 1st-line.com
New Dual Boilers from Magister

Magister is a relatively new entrant to the espresso industry, starting back in July 1997 [...]

23
Jul
Carimali Bubble: Swap Triac
June 27, 2025

If the unit overheats, the TRIAC may have been damaged from a surge. First, please [...]

Limescale: Rancilio Silvia Pro X Coffee Boiler
June 10, 2025

A *SOLD* SIDEWALK SALE VBM Domobar Junior Digital HX Espresso Machine w/ Flow Control (SAMPLE) (E014) rests on a wooden counter before a red brick wall, featuring a pressure gauge, two steam wands, and a chrome group head. © 2025 1st-line.com
How To Prime VBM Junior Digital Espresso Machine

A common problem that comes up in any espresso machine is when it powers up [...]

12
May
Torre Peppina Dual Boiler- Dirty PID Probe
April 18, 2025

In the picture below, we show a customer who had a dirty PID probe that [...]

Remove the Extension of the Lever Group – ACS Vostok
February 19, 2025

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