Designed by Clive and built by La Spaziale, the LUCCA A53 Direct Plumb is a plumb-only, dual boiler espresso machine designed for small cafés or those wanting commercial power in the home. With Bluetooth connectivity, volumetric programmability, and adjustable pre-infusion, it offers both coffee shop aesthetics and repeatability.
Walnut and maple images feature the magnetic wood panels and the wood bottomless portafilter, both available as add-ons above.
• Burr Grinder
• Precision Scale (in grams)
• Tamping Mat
• Frothing Pitcher (for milk drinks)
• Soft water (75-150ppm)
Home espresso is a big investment, and we want you to be 100% in love with your new setup. That's why we offer 30 days to return your machine if it's not the right fit. While return shipping and a small restocking fee are your responsibility (unless there's an issue with the machine, in which case we'll cover everything), we'll make sure the rest of the process is smooth and simple.
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Returns are accepted up to 30 days from the date the order was delivered. Smallware items must be unused. Open Box and Certified Pre-Owned are non-returnable.
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"I can’t say enough about this machine. It’s a big upgrade from my Rancilio Sylvia. Programmable shot volume and preinfusion are game changers. Steam power is awesome. The 53mm portafilter seems normal to me now and I actually prefer it to a 58. Having a direct plumbed, commercial grade machine in my kitchen is a dream come true."
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.
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.
| Dimensions | |
| Height: | 15.25 in |
| Width: | 16.50 in |
| Depth: | 16.50 in |
| Weight: | 62 lbs |
| Housing | |
| Material: | Stainless steel (Black plastic side panels, or optional wood) |
| Drip Tray: | Matte black plastic |
| Drip Tray Cover: | Stainless steel |
| Drip Tray Capacity: | 1.6 L / 54 oz |
| Drainable Drip Tray: | Yes, with optional drain kit |
| Water Reservoir | |
| Reservoir or Plumbed: | Plumb in only, to water line or external container using Flojet |
| Capacity: | N/A |
| Material: | N/A |
| Removable: | N/A |
| Low Water Shutoff: | N/A |
| Steam Wand | |
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| No Burn (Insulated): | No |
| Wand Movement: | Articulating, full rotation |
| Steam Tip Holes: | 4 |
| Optional Steam Tips: | Yes |
| Controls | |
| Temperature: | Digital temperature control |
| Brew Temperature Adjustment: | Individual degree, Celsius |
| Steam Boiler Adjustment: | Individual degree, Celsius |
| Display Type: | Light up numerical display (numbers blink to indicate heating) |
| Display Can Be Disabled: | No |
| Integrated Shot Timer: | No |
| Built-In On/Off Timer: | Yes with La Spaziale App |
| Display Cleaning Reminder: | No |
| Pre-Infusion: | Yes (programmable, 0-8 seconds) |
| Flow Profiling: | No |
| Volumetric Dosing: | Yes |
| Pressure Gauges: | 2, pump pressure and steam boiler pressure |
| Cup warming tray | |
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Portafilters & Tampers | |
| Materials: | Chrome plated brass body with plastic handle |
| Type: | Commercial 53mm (deeper baskets hold as much as 58mm equivalents) |
| Portafilters Included: | 2 (spouted and bottomless) |
| Baskets Included: | Double basket holds up to 18 grams, triple basket holds up to 22 grams, and backflush disk for cleaning |
| Tamper Included: | Yes |
| Group head | |
| Type: | Semi-saturated, electronic solenoid activated |
| Maintenance: | Cafetto EVO |
| Boilers | |
| Material: | Nickel plated brass (inside and out) |
| Brew Boiler Size: | 0.45 L / 15.2 oz |
| Steam Boiler Size: | 2.5 L / 84.5 oz |
| Warm-Up Time: | 15 minutes |
| Steam Speed: | |
| Brew Boiler Power: | 800 W |
| Steam Boiler Power: | 1250 W |
| Boilers Automatically Fill: | Yes |
| Insulated: | No |
| Heating Element Access: | Steam boiler element accessible from top, coffee boiler accessible horizontally |
| Pump | |
| Pump Type: | Rotary vane, Fluid-o-Tech brand |
| Recommended Brew Pressure: | 9 bar |
| Adjustable Brew Pressure: | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Clive Warranty: | 3 year for home use, 1 year for commercial use |
| Other Details | |
| Recommended Application: | Home, office, or business |
| Commercial Certifications: | ETL, conforms to NSF standard 4 |
| Max Wattage: | 1250 W |
| Cord Length: | 5 feet |
| Plug Type: | 20 amp (comes with standard 15 amp converter) |
At Clive, we're not just selling coffee equipment — we're your long-term partner in the craft. Every machine we carry is hand-selected by our team of espresso obsessives, backed by real-world testing and years of industry experience. We offer unbiased guidance, lifetime support, and a genuine love for helping you find the setup that's right for you. From your first question to your thousandth shot, we're here.