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De’Longhi La Specialista Opera in Metal, official manufacturer product photograph

Photographic inspection

De’Longhi La Specialista Opera

Studio view · Metal

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De’Longhi / Espresso machine

La Specialista Opera

The Opera combines a 15-setting conical burr grinder with Smart Tamping and a manual MyLatteArt wand. Its menu includes espresso and cold-extraction recipes.

US catalog · EC9555M · 120 V

De’LonghiDirect from the maker
$599.95

New · Metal · 120 V

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

Heating system
Thermoblock
Portafilter diameter
Not verified
Milk workflow
Manual MyLatteArt steam wand
Integrated grinder
Yes

Living with the La Specialista Opera

Your coffee routine

Grinding is built into the machine.

Milk workflow: Manual MyLatteArt steam wand.

On your counter

  • Width 381 mm (15.0 in)
  • Depth 355.6 mm (14.0 in)
  • Height 444.5 mm (17.5 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

Power supply: 120 V · 1550 W.

Plan this setup

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

Specifications

De’Longhi La Specialista Opera specifications with source links
Width381 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer's stated width using 25.4 mm per inch.
Height444.5 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer's stated height using 25.4 mm per inch.
Depth355.6 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer's stated depth using 25.4 mm per inch.
US supply voltage120 VSource ↗
Rated power1550 WSource ↗
Pump rating (not brew pressure)19 barSource ↗Manufacturer pump rating; not pressure measured at the coffee puck.
Heating systemThermoblockSource ↗
Integrated grinderYesSource ↗
Burr configurationConical BurrSource ↗
Grind settings15Source ↗
PID temperature controlYesSource ↗
Milk workflowManual MyLatteArt steam wandSource ↗

Published source specifications. Unknown values stay unknown.

The buying decision

Is the La Specialista Opera 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 Opera 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 Thermoblock. 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.

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Dedica Duo

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Milk workflow: Automatic / manual steam wand

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.

  1. De’Longhi La Specialista Opera · US product page ↗
  2. DeLonghi La Specialista Opera EC9555M Espresso Machine · Seattle Coffee Gear ↗
    Technical specifications · Dimensions · Depth · Checked November 6, 2026
  3. La Specialista Opera Espresso Machine with Cold Brew ↗
    Product description and milk system features · 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.