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La Specialista Maestro

Name: De’Longhi La Specialista Maestro
Brand: De’Longhi

An integrated conical burr grinder and lever-operated Smart Tamping system support hands-on espresso preparation. Choose the automatic LatteCrema Hot carafe or the MyLatteArt steam wand for milk drinks.

US catalog · EC9885M · 120 V

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$1,299.95

New · Metal · 120 V

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Specification research, not a hands-on review. Sources checked November 6, 2026.

Heating system: 1 Thermoblock + 1 Heating Syst
Portafilter diameter: Not verified
Milk workflow: Automatic LatteCrema Hot / manual MyLatteArt wand
Integrated grinder: Yes

Living with the La Specialista Maestro

Your coffee routine

Grinding is built into the machine.

Milk workflow: Automatic LatteCrema Hot / manual MyLatteArt wand.

On your counter

Width 419.1 mm (16.5 in)
Depth 368.3 mm (14.5 in)
Height 464.82 mm (18.3 in)

Converted from the retailer's stated width using 25.4 mm per inch.

Converted from the retailer's stated depth using 25.4 mm per inch.

Converted from the retailer's stated height using 25.4 mm per inch.

Allow extra room for access, refilling and cleaning. Published dimensions do not include installation clearance.

Daily setup

Water reservoir: 2.5 L.

Power supply: 120 V · 1600 W.

Plan this setup

Follow the manufacturer’s manual for water, cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Specifications

De’Longhi La Specialista Maestro specifications with source links
Width	419.1 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer's stated width using 25.4 mm per inch.
Height	464.82 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer's stated height using 25.4 mm per inch.
Depth	368.3 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer's stated depth using 25.4 mm per inch.
US supply voltage	120 VSource ↗
Rated power	1600 WSource ↗
Pump rating (not brew pressure)	19 barSource ↗Manufacturer pump rating; not pressure measured at the coffee puck.
Heating system	1 Thermoblock + 1 Heating SystSource ↗
Integrated grinder	YesSource ↗
Burr configuration	Conical BurrSource ↗
Grind settings	15Source ↗
PID temperature control	YesSource ↗
Milk workflow	Automatic LatteCrema Hot / manual MyLatteArt wandSource ↗
Water reservoir	2.5 LSource ↗Converted from the published US fluid-ounce capacity; rounded to two decimals.

Published source specifications. Unknown values stay unknown.

The buying decision

Is the La Specialista Maestro right for your setup?

Our interpretation of the documented features. Performance, taste and long-term reliability have not been independently tested.

Who this workflow suits

La Specialista Maestro combines grinding and brewing in one appliance. Consider it if you want both parts of the setup together, while checking which dosing and tamping steps remain yours. An integrated grinder is a space and workflow choice; it does not mean every stage of preparation is automatic.

The tradeoff to think through

The documented heating system is 1 Thermoblock + 1 Heating Syst. Compare the actual drink-making sequence and milk controls. A manufacturer’s heater-ready claim should not be treated as a measurement of cup temperature, full-system readiness or beverage quality.

Ownership before accessories

Read the cleanup instructions for the exact milk system you will use. Check the manual’s water requirements, coffee-path cleaning and service arrangements before ordering optional accessories. Confirm the supplied baskets, jug, filters or adapters with the selected retailer; a family photograph does not establish what is in the box.

Understand the De’Longhi lineup →Plan for maintenance →Check your counter space →Inspect the supporting sources ↓

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Sources

This profile cites US manufacturer or retailer documentation. Source-listed offers keep their merchant SKU and finish; matching prices do not establish identical hardware revisions across stores.

De’Longhi La Specialista Maestro · US product page ↗
DeLonghi La Specialista Maestro EC9885M Espresso Machine · Seattle Coffee Gear ↗
Technical specifications · Dimensions · Depth · Checked November 6, 2026
La Specialista Maestro Espresso Machine with Cold Brew ↗
Technical specifications · Checked November 6, 2026

Product photography from the linked source; the pictured finish is noted above. Image source ↗. A manufacturer SKU identifies a configuration, not a confirmed hardware revision.