{"title":"Start Here","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot sure where to begin? These are the pieces we recommend most often: a compact espresso machine and its dual-thermoblock step up, two espresso grinders, a flat-burr hand grinder for pour-over, the AeroPress, a temperature-control kettle, and a scale. Every one is easy to live with and built to be serviced for years.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ascaso-dream-pid-automatic-home-espresso-machine-cloud-white","title":"Ascaso Dream PID Automatic Home Espresso Machine - Cloud White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ascaso Dream PID in Cloud White is the clean white version that fits a kitchen running modern, light cabinetry. PID temperature control, real 58mm commercial portafilter, walnut handle, and a compact retro body that earns its counter space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal PID, not a simulated one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable in one-degree increments, with pre-infusion and volumetric programming. The Dream gives a beginner training wheels and a dialed-in barista exact control on the same machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal 58mm commercial portafilter, walnut handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most retro-styled compact machines run 51mm or 54mm portafilters; the Dream runs the full commercial size with bottomless, pressurized, non-pressurized, and ESE-pod options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ten inches wide, thirteen and a half deep, thirteen and a half tall. Fits where most prosumer machines won't (apartment kitchens, dorms, second homes, offices).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight colorways.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dream is the Ascaso model that leans into kitchen styling; if the machine is going to live on the counter all day, the color matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoiler design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single thermoblock (aluminum, stainless-steel-lined)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature control:\u003c\/strong\u003e PID, adjustable in one-degree increments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortafilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58mm commercial; bottomless, pressurized, non-pressurized, ESE pod compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgramming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single shot, double shot, pre-infusion, auto-standby\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibration pump with adjustable OPV\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm-up to brew:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 min 30 sec\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWattage \/ voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1100W \/ 120V\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCup clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 W x 13.5 D (with portafilter) x 13.5 H in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished and varnished aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater circuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e AISI 316 food-safe stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto shut off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePod compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (no adapter needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months full coverage; 5 years on thermoblock and group\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five baskets (2 traditional, 2 pressurized, 1 ESE), stainless tamper, blank basket for backflushing, walnut wood portafilter handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup and care notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dream's painted aluminum body is the most kitchen-styled in Ascaso's home lineup; clean it with a soft microfiber and avoid abrasive sponges that can scuff the varnish. Single thermoblock means brew and steam happen in sequence, not in parallel; for a single drink it's instant, for two cappuccinos add about 30 seconds. Residential-rated only; not approved for cafe duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for, who it isn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits the home brewer who wants real PID and a 58mm portafilter in a compact, kitchen-styled body, plus anyone setting up an apartment, second home, or office where counter space is the constraint. It's also the most beginner-friendly machine in the Ascaso line. It's not the right pick if the household pulls back-to-back milk drinks daily; for that, step up to the Steel DUO and run the parallel workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSee it in action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oO86o7zPaaI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gbnl0A0bQ0Q?si=DtyyaQ1mpugY2bg0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew to home espresso? Our buyer guide on first home espresso machines walks through what to look for and where the Dream fits next to the Steel DUO and Breville Bambino Plus.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Espresso Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53577462481188,"sku":"ASCDPIDWHITE","price":1635.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/8026\/0900\/files\/white_hero_65fb3732-803d-4417-b781-8b09f882d835.jpg?v=1777655260"},{"product_id":"encore-esp-coffee-grinder-black","title":"Encore ESP Coffee Grinder - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Encore ESP in black is for the espresso drinker who's outgrown a blade grinder or an entry-level burr but isn't ready to commit $700+ to a single-purpose espresso grinder. The matte black housing sits cleanly next to most stainless or black espresso machines and doesn't shout for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEspresso range that's actually usable.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Encore ESP gives you 20 fine micro steps for espresso plus 20 macro steps for everything else, so you can dial in a shot in the morning and switch to filter or French press without juggling grinders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame 40mm conical burr, retuned.\u003c\/strong\u003e Baratza kept the M2 hardened-steel conical burr that made the Encore famous and refined the geometry for tighter espresso particles, which is the part most home espresso grinders under $300 don't get right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-less burr access.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull the hopper, lift the top burr, brush out chaff in a couple of minutes. No screwdriver, no service appointment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosing cup with a 58mm portafilter adapter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Catches grounds cleanly into a 54mm cup that snaps a 58mm portafilter on top, so the kitchen stays manageable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurr:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm M2 hardened-steel conical\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 settings (1 to 20 espresso micro, 21 to 40 filter macro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70W DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHopper capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54mm grounds cup with 58mm portafilter adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7 x 6.3 x 13.7 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120V\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year, parts and labor, from Baratza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup and care notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun a small batch through after dialing in a new bag, since espresso settings sit close together and the previous coffee will color the first shot. Brush out the burrs every couple of weeks for espresso use, less often for filter only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for, who it isn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight for anyone running a single-boiler or Bambino-class espresso machine who also brews filter coffee and doesn't want two grinders on the counter. Not the right pick if you're committed to espresso only and chasing a sub-second timed dose, in which case a stepless grinder makes more sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSee it in action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pwx_s5AAy4U\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mcKrBwJ49WY\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew to home espresso? Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/buyer-guides\/best-home-espresso-grinder-under-300\"\u003egrinder buyer's guide\u003c\/a\u003e lays out where the Encore ESP fits versus stepless and weight-based options.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Espresso Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53577463562532,"sku":"BARESPBLK","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/8026\/0900\/files\/esp-black_1_771c47cc-b359-48be-a1b0-02bba0f2b90a.jpg?v=1777655264"},{"product_id":"aeropress-coffee-maker-the-original-3-in-1-coffee-brewer-for-home-travel-adventure","title":"AeroPress Coffee Maker - The Original 3-in-1 Coffee Brewer for Home, Travel \u0026 Adventure","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe original AeroPress is the brewer that quietly solved more home coffee problems than any device under $50 has any right to. Three brews in one, immersion, pressure, and filter, in roughly a minute. It travels well, brews single cups well, and forgives a wide range of grind sizes, which is why it's the device most coffee professionals keep at home or in a backpack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid brew method.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steeps like a French press, presses through paper like a drip, finishes with light pressure, which is closer to espresso than any non-electric brewer in this price range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne to three cups per brew, about a minute total.\u003c\/strong\u003e Faster than a pour-over, cleaner than a French press, more flavor clarity than a drip machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving grind range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine like espresso through medium-coarse like drip, all of it works. The recipe flex is what makes the AeroPress championships a thing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravels anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight, durable BPA- and phthalate-free plastic. Fits in a backpack or carry-on. Brews on a hotel desk with a kettle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 3 cups (about 10 oz) per brew\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrew time:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1 minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e BPA-free, phthalate-free plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brewer, filter cap, plunger, paper filters, scoop, stirrer, filter holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palo Alto, CA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup and care notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with water and pop apart for cleaning, the puck pushes out cleanly with a plunge over the trash. Paper filters last for years if stored dry, or swap to a stainless reusable filter (sold separately) to skip paper entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for, who it isn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight for the brewer who wants one device that handles morning coffee, travel, and recipe experimentation, all for under $50. Not the right pick if you want a true espresso shot, the AeroPress finishes with about 0.75 to 1 bar of pressure, while real espresso is 9. For espresso, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/home-espresso-machines\"\u003ehome espresso machines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSee it in action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/asMXF2RCnJo?si=yTLTCRaNImgHoUFp\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew to AeroPress? Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/buyer-guides\/aeropress-recipe-guide\"\u003eAeroPress recipe guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the inverted method, the standard method, and what changes when you adjust grind size.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Espresso Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53577463660836,"sku":"AEROPRESS","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/8026\/0900\/files\/clear-black-aeropress.jpg?v=1777655265"},{"product_id":"pietro-pro-brewing-manual-coffee-grinder-blue","title":"Pietro Pro Brewing Manual Coffee Grinder - Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pietro Pro Brewing in deep blue is the hand grinder we point filter brewers toward when they want the burr geometry of an electric brew grinder in something they can take camping, on the road, or to the office. The blue finish reads cleaner than black and pairs naturally with stainless equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e58mm flat steel burrs, vertical orientation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most hand grinders use small conical burrs. Pietro put commercial-portafilter-sized flat burrs in vertical alignment, which is what you'd find inside an electric brew grinder. The cup quality reflects that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM-Modal burr geometry, filter-tuned.\u003c\/strong\u003e Particle distribution is shaped specifically for pour-over, Chemex, Kalita, and AeroPress, the unimodal curve that filter extraction rewards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStepless ring-nut adjustment, 15 microns per click.\u003c\/strong\u003e Real micro-control. Dial in a Hario V60 in the morning and switch to a Chemex by evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetachable burr chamber.\u003c\/strong\u003e Push a button, twist, lift. Cleaning the burrs takes a minute, not a screwdriver session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes accessory pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stabilizing baseplate for steadier grinding, dosing funnel for clean transfers, brush for burr maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurr:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58mm flat stainless steel, vertical alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurr geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e M-Modal (Pro Brewing, filter-focused)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ring nut micrometric, stepless, ~15 microns per click\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBean capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.2 x 4.5 x 3.1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food-grade aluminum and plastic, silicone non-slip base, neodymium magnetic seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retractable for storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiorenzato (80+ years building professional grinders)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup and care notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush the chamber every couple of weeks under daily use. The neodymium-sealed grinds container holds aroma overnight, useful if you grind one cup at a time. Burrs are user-replaceable when they eventually wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for, who it isn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight for the filter-focused brewer who wants commercial burr geometry without buying an electric, or for travel and home setups where electric isn't an option. Not the right pick if you brew espresso, the M-Modal burrs are filter-tuned, in which case an electric espresso grinder like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/encore-esp-coffee-grinder-black\"\u003eEncore ESP\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sette-270-coffee-grinder\"\u003eSette 270\u003c\/a\u003e is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSee it in action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/caEfuuyt2r0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand grinder versus electric for filter? 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Silicone pad helps. Pull the top burr monthly for a quick brush-out if you're pulling shots daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for, who it isn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight for the home espresso brewer who wants near-zero retention, real micro-step adjustment, and timer-based dosing in one grinder. Not the right pick if you want weight-based dosing, in which case the Sette 270Wi is $200 up the line for that feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSee it in action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dGQLkPIvxYE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mcKrBwJ49WY\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSette 270 versus 270Wi? 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Plan placement around the NEMA 5-20 plug; the included adapter handles a standard 15-amp outlet, but a dedicated 20-amp circuit is the cleaner long-term answer. Warm-up takes about three and a half minutes. Backflushing weekly with the included blank basket keeps the group head clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for, who it isn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits the home barista who's outgrown a single-boiler machine and wants two-circuit performance without stepping up to the DUO PLUS price. It's the right pick if the joystick steam wand and competition shower screen on the PLUS aren't features you'll miss. It's not the right pick for someone who wants a one-button super-automatic; the DUO rewards dialing in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSee it in action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MB6AjKWg1OQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pj1BYE8Sb18?si=aBKDqFIKouKd-NSN\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComparing Ascaso models? 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