Description
ECM Synchronika II Overview
The ECM Synchronika II is a dual boiler espresso machine built around an E61 brew group, pairing a 0.75 L brew boiler with a 2 L steam boiler and a 2.8 L water reservoir. It updates the original Synchronika with two notable changes: an OLED PID display operated by a knurled rotary knob, and cartridge heaters inside the E61 group that bring the machine to brewing temperature in about 6.5 minutes.
Every setting runs through that PID menu, including separate temperature adjustment for each boiler, an optional group-cleaning reminder, a shot timer that starts automatically during extraction, automatic pre-infusion that can be switched on or off, and programmable on/off times. The steam side reaches 2 bar of pressure for commercial-grade milk frothing, and the rotary pump can be plumbed directly to a water line for a continuous supply. The result is precise temperature control backed by ECM’s solid build quality.
Key Features
- Dual boilers: 0.75 L brew boiler and 2 L steam boiler for high-volume sessions
- Heated E61 group: cartridge heaters cut warm-up to roughly 6.5 minutes
- OLED PID with rotary knob: independent temperature control for both boilers
- Built-in shot timer: activates automatically when you pull a shot
- Programmable pre-infusion and scheduling: toggle automatic pre-infusion and set on/off times
- 2-bar steam pressure: strong, commercial-grade milk frothing
- Rotary pump: runs from the 2.8 L reservoir or plumbs directly into a water line
Who It’s For
The Synchronika II is meant for serious home espresso enthusiasts who want a fast-heating dual boiler, precise control over both boilers and the option to plumb in, and who regularly make several milk drinks in a row.
Specifications
- Machine type: Dual boiler espresso machine
- Brew group: E61 with cartridge heaters
- Brew boiler: 0.75 L
- Steam boiler: 2 L
- Water reservoir: 2.8 L
- Pump: Rotary, plumbable
- Steam pressure: 2 bar
- Heat-up time: About 6.5 minutes
- Controls: OLED PID display with rotary navigation knob
Frequently asked questions
What boilers does the ECM Synchronika II have?
The Synchronika II is a dual boiler machine pairing a 0.75 L brew boiler with a 2 L steam boiler, fed from a 2.8 L water reservoir. The PID allows separate temperature adjustment for each boiler, and the steam side reaches 2 bar for commercial-grade milk frothing.
How long does the Synchronika II take to heat up?
About 6.5 minutes. Cartridge heaters inside the E61 group bring the machine to brewing temperature in that time, and this heated group is one of the two notable changes from the original Synchronika. Precise temperature control then comes from the PID, which adjusts each boiler separately.
What is new on the Synchronika II compared with the original Synchronika?
Two notable changes: an OLED PID display operated by a knurled rotary knob, and cartridge heaters inside the E61 group that cut warm-up to roughly 6.5 minutes. Every setting, including both boiler temperatures, runs through the new PID menu.
Can the Synchronika II be plumbed into a water line?
Yes. Its rotary pump can run from the 2.8 L reservoir or be plumbed directly into a water line for a continuous supply, which suits owners who make several milk drinks in a row.
What can you set in the Synchronika II PID menu?
The menu covers separate temperatures for each boiler, an optional group-cleaning reminder, a shot timer that starts automatically during extraction, automatic pre-infusion that can be switched on or off, and programmable on and off times.
Buying advice: read our guide to choosing a dual boiler espresso machine, or compare all dual boiler espresso machines.
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