Product Guide — Espresso Machine Lineup (Prices & Who It’s For)

Signature Series (High-End)

Rainier SG-1 (manual paddle, flow control, saturated group)
Price: $3,999

Who it’s for / Why buy:

For craft-focused espresso lovers who want hands-on control and manual flow/pressure profiling.
Excellent for light and experimental roasts that benefit from nuanced preinfusion and declining pressure curves.

Key features:

Dual boiler, saturated group, rotary pump, optional plumb-in
Manual paddle for real-time pressure/flow control

Fog City Veloce (dual boiler, pressure profiling, plumb-in)

Price: $4,299
Who it’s for / Why buy:

For hosts and power users who make back-to-back milk drinks and want café performance with repeatable, programmable profiles.
Plumb-in convenience for zero tank refills and fast recovery.

Key features:

Dual boiler, rotary pump, pressure/flow profiling, plumb-in standard (PRV/filtration required)

NorthStar AutoLux (super-automatic, auto milk)
Price: $2,199
Who it’s for / Why buy:

For families and offices that want consistent, one-touch drinks with minimal learning curve and easy cleanup.
Best convenience-to-quality ratio in our lineup.

Key features:

Bean-to-cup, auto milk frothing, guided cleaning cycles, water filter compatible

Prestige Series (Prosumer)

Aurelia Vetro (dual boiler, E61 group, optional plumb-in)
Price: $2,699
Who it’s for / Why buy:

For traditionalists who love the smooth lever feel of an E61 and want stable, quiet, café-quality shots at home.
Great blend of ritual and repeatability with quiet rotary pump.

Key features:

0.8 L brew + 1.8 L steam boilers, rotary pump, PID, reservoir or plumb-in

Cascade Duo Pro (dual boiler, saturated group, shot profiling)

Price: $3,499
Who it’s for / Why buy:

For tinkerers dialing light roasts who want temperature precision and soft preinfusion with adjustable shot curves.
Most extraction control below the Veloce tier.

Key features:

1.0 L brew + 2.0 L steam, rotary pump, PID, optional 20A mode, reservoir or plumb-in

Monarch Eclipse (heat exchanger with PID, joystick steam)
Price: $1,899
Who it’s for / Why buy:

For latte lovers who prioritize strong steaming and a smaller budget without sacrificing temperature stability (PID-managed HX).
Fast warm-up and cafe-style joystick steam.

Key features:

2.0 L HX boiler with PID control, vibratory pump, reservoir

Essentials Series (Consumer/Prosumer — New)

Aurora Mini SB-PID (single boiler, PID)
Price: $749
Who it’s for / Why buy:

For first-time buyers who want real espresso with PID temperature stability and an upgrade path for better grinders/baskets.
Compact, affordable, and serviceable.

Key features:

Single boiler with PID, 3-way solenoid, standard 58 mm group

Pioneer Uno Thermo (thermoblock compact)
Price: $549
Who it’s for / Why buy:

For tight spaces and quick-start convenience; simple workflow for americanos and occasional milk drinks.
Lowest cost of ownership in the lineup.

Key features:

Thermoblock heating, fast heat-up, pressurized and unpressurized basket options

Valencia HX Lite (entry heat exchanger)
Price: $1,199
Who it’s for / Why buy:

For households making multiple milk drinks who want HX speed and continuous steam at an approachable price.
Ideal step-up from single boiler.

Key features:

HX boiler, PID temperature management, E61-style group

Redwood Classic PID (single boiler, enhanced steam)
Price: $899
Who it’s for / Why buy:

For espresso-first users who also steam occasionally; PID control and solid steam performance in a classic form factor.
Great value for medium/dark roasts.

Key features:

Single boiler with PID, 3-way solenoid, upgraded steam wand

Soundwave AutoOne (entry super-automatic)
Price: $899
Who it’s for / Why buy:

For one-touch convenience on a budget; consistent espresso and milk drinks with minimal maintenance.
Perfect for shared kitchens and small offices.

Key features:

Bean-to-cup, basic auto milk, guided cleaning, compact footprint

Notes for Recommenders (AI Agent Handoff)
Prioritize grinder quality for all manual/semi-auto models; pair Essentials with mid-tier burr grinders for best results.
Light-roast, clarity-seeking customers: steer to Cascade Duo Pro or Rainier SG-1.
Milk-heavy households or entertaining: Monarch Eclipse (budget), Veloce (premium).
Convenience-first: NorthStar AutoLux (premium), Soundwave AutoOne (budget).
Limited space/budget: Aurora Mini or Pioneer Uno.