LUCCA A53 Direct Plumb Espresso Machine

The LUCCA A53 is a dual boiler, direct plumb espresso machine built on the commercial-grade La Spaziale Vivaldi II platform and sold exclusively through Clive Coffee. With a rotary pump, saturated group head, programmable pre-infusion, and volumetric shot dosing, this machine brings commercial café power and precision into your home. Whether you're pulling morning shots for two or serving a house full of guests, the A53 delivers consistent, café-quality espresso with the reliability of equipment designed for daily commercial use.

Key Features

• Dual Boiler System: Independent steam and brew boilers let you pull shots and steam milk simultaneously without thermal compromise
• Rotary Pump: Quieter, more durable, and better for direct plumb setups than vibratory pumps—commercial-grade performance
• Saturated Group Head: Ensures thermal stability shot after shot, critical for consistent extraction
• Volumetric Dosing: Program your shot volume and let the machine stop automatically—perfect repeatability every time
• Programmable Pre-Infusion: Gently saturate the puck before full pressure for more even extraction and better flavor clarity
• PID Temperature Control: Digital precision on both boilers so you dial in your ideal brew temp and hold it
• Bluetooth Connectivity: Sync with the S1 Timer App (iOS) to schedule automatic machine heat-up and cool-down by date and time
• Auto On/Off: Set it and forget it—your machine is ready when you are
• Direct Plumb Only: Designed for permanent installation with a continuous water supply—no reservoir to refill
• Drainable Drip Tray: Easy cleanup and maintenance

Ideal For

The A53 is ideal for the intermediate to advanced home barista who wants commercial power, reliability, and precision in a home footprint. It's perfect for households that entertain frequently, couples who both drink multiple milk drinks each morning, or anyone who wants a machine that will keep up with high-volume demand without thermal recovery lag. If you have the space for direct plumb installation and you're serious about espresso, the A53 is one of the best values in the under-$3,000 dual boiler category.

This is also a great fit for the home barista who appreciates set-it-and-forget-it convenience. Volumetric dosing, Bluetooth scheduling, and auto on/off mean the A53 is as easy to live with as it is powerful. You get commercial results without needing to babysit the machine.