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Nuova Simonelli Oscar II: Espresso Settings & Dial-In Guide

The Nuova Simonelli Oscar II is a heat exchanger espresso machine, designed for home use. It features timed (auto) pre-infusion, a 58mm portafilter. With no user-adjustable temperature control, grind adjustments are your primary lever for dialing in. The adjustable OPV lets you fine-tune brew pressure beyond the factory setting.

OPV Adjustable

At a glance

Machine specifications

Machine TypeHeat Exchanger — Home
Portafilter58mm
Temp ControlNone (fixed)
Temp StabilityMedium
PressureAdjustable OPV
Pre-infusionTimed (auto)
Warm-up~15 min

Recommended starting parameters

Starting recipe for Nuova Simonelli Oscar II

Dose

17–21g

Ratio

1:1.8–1:2.5

Time

25–35s

These are starting points — adjust based on your beans, roast level, and taste preferences.

Known limitations

No PID in standard version

Dial-in tips for the Nuova Simonelli Oscar II

1

Single boiler, automatic timed pre-infusion, OPV adjustable.

2

No PID — temperature surfs.

3

Flush before shots.

4

Grind is primary lever.

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Nuova Simonelli Oscar II

Manufacturer

Nuova Simonelli

Type

Heat Exchanger

Use Case

Home

Confidence

Medium