La Spaziale Vivaldi II Espresso Machine

The Vivaldi II is built for experienced home baristas who want commercial-grade performance without compromise. Its plumb-only design, dual boiler architecture, saturated group head, and rotary pump mirror what you'd find in a professional café machine — scaled for a countertop. It's ideal for someone pulling multiple drinks daily who wants programmable volumetric dosing, pre-infusion control, and the thermal consistency that only a saturated group head delivers. Clive's baristas use and test this machine daily at their Portland headquarters.

The Vivaldi II's saturated group head is integrated directly into the brew boiler, meaning the entire brewing path stays at a remarkably stable temperature — eliminating the thermal drift common in E61-style group heads. Combined with independent PID-controlled brew and steam boilers, you can dial in precise brew temperature while simultaneously steaming milk without any impact on shot quality. This design is the same approach used in high-end commercial machines and is a key reason the Vivaldi II delivers exceptional shot-to-shot consistency.

Because the Vivaldi II is plumbed in, water quality management is critical. Clive recommends testing your water supply with Clive Water Hardness Test Strips before installation and connecting a water softening system — such as a BWT Water Softening Pouch, Oscar Water Softening Pouch, or a full Water Softening and Filtration System — inline. Keeping water between 35–85 ppm protects both boilers and the rotary pump from mineral buildup. Regular backflushing with espresso machine cleaner keeps the saturated group head performing at its best.

Unlike machines with a reservoir option, the Vivaldi II requires a direct water line connection and a drain line, so you'll need access to plumbing — typically under a kitchen counter or in a dedicated coffee bar. Budget for a water filtration or softening setup inline. You'll also need a quality espresso grinder — Clive's team frequently pairs this machine with the Anfim Luna, plus a precision scale, a tamper, a tamping mat, and a frothing pitcher. Clive's team can walk you through the full installation plan.

The Vivaldi II sits at the top of Clive's prosumer range, delivering genuinely commercial internals — saturated group head, rotary pump, dual boilers — in a home-friendly footprint. Most buyers upgrade from heat exchanger or single boiler machines and want the thermal stability and workflow speed of a true dual boiler. For those not ready for a plumbed setup, Clive offers dual boiler machines with reservoir options. The Vivaldi II is essentially the final step before moving into full commercial equipment.