La Marzocco GB5 4-group AV - raising the bar
La Marzocco introduced the GB5 machine model in 2005. Named after Piero Bambi's wife, Giovanna Bambi, it is the ideal espresso machine for the most elegant and classic cafés.
Equipped with a CPU board and designed for superior temperature control, the GB5 combines gracious lines and harmonious curves with powerful technological advancements, in line with classic La Marzocco design and spirit. The machine is an understated companion to any coffee bar. Its unmatched temperature stability provide steady brew water and steam even at the peak of the morning rush.
The GB5 has redefined the standard for temperature stability in modern espresso equipment in light of PID technology. The dynamic preheater assembly ensures that water entering the coffee boiler is at precisely 170°F (77°C). Therefore water at this degree replaces the hot water exiting the group, reducing temperature swings in the coffee boiler.
The GB5 features an algorithm-based PID temperature controller, which further reduces temperature fluctuation in the coffee boiler. Moreover, a group cap, which was designed by Piero Bambi, and an integrated ruby flow restrictor reduces channelling to ensure that water never leaves the saturated area of the coffee boiler, eliminates thermo-instability during brewing.
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About La Marzocco
Founded in 1927 by Giuseppe and Bruno Bambi, La Marzocco had its beginnings in Florence, Italy, birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and home to such geniuses as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Brunelleschi who created some of the most celebrated works of art in the world. It seems only fitting that La Marzocco, would earn a world renown reputation for making beautiful, high quality, superbly crafted and uniquely designed espresso machines, with great attention to detail.
In 1939, it was La Marzocco that developed and patented the first coffee machine with a horizontal boiler, now an industry standard. This was the first of a series of important innovations, later to include the dual-boiler system with saturated brewing groups. Tradition and a passion in the search for quality and superior reliability are factors which have always distinguished and interested the entire company. Even today, highly specialized personnel still supervise each stage in the production of every single machine, hand-crafted to order for each and every client. In this way, Giuseppe Bambi's great experience and professional pride live on after over eighty years. Today, La Marzocco remains an artisan company, while offering important advancements in equipment technology to its customers and in the industry.
Features
- Saturated Groups: ensure unsurpassed thermal stability, shot after shot.
- Dual Boiler System: separate boilers for each group optimize espresso brewing and steam production.
- Dual PID (coffee and steam): allows you to electronically control coffee and steam boiler temperature.
- Insulated Boilers: reduce energy consumption while contributing to temperature stability.
- Ruby Flow Restrictors: synthetic ruby flow restrictors resist scale formation and erosion.
- Pre-heating System: prior to entering into the coffee boiler, water is pre-heated – thus increasing productivity.
- Stainless Steel Portafilters and Precision Baskets: for improved cup quality and consistency.
- Digital Display: temperature display, shot timers and intuitive programming simplifies the adjustment of machine parameters.
- Hot Water Economizer: fine tune the temperature of the hot water spout.
- Tall Cups: allows you to use the machine with tall, to-go cups (+2.5cm /1in. in height).
- Auto Back-flush Program: automatic cleaning program.
Dimensions
- Width: 119 centimeters
- Depth: 67.5 centimeters
- Height: 62.2 centimeters
Weight
Common questions:
- Are your machines pre-tested? Yes, all La Marzocco machines are bench-tested and can set them up in collaboration with you.
- What is the warranty on machines? All new commercial machines sold by Coffee Parts have a 12-month non-consumable parts only warranty. Please note labour is not covered on commercial machines.
- Can the machines be financed? We use both Flexirent and Silverchef for machine finance. Call for more information 1300 129 129
Coffee Parts Thoughts
We knew when Terry Z was designing a machine the result would be a machine that was technically brilliant. And the results speak for themselves. Undercounter machines won't suit all cafes, but as far as undercounter machine go, the Mavam has to be the industry benchmark.
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