DE'LONGHI Specialista Opéra EC9555.M Full Stainless Steel Espresso Machine
Discover the pleasure of freshly ground coffee with the La Specialista Opera. Built-in conical grinder, 15 grind settings and 3 temperature profiles.
- Top semi-auto machines for beginners
- 51 mm extraction group
- Sound level: A
- 5 innovative technologies
- Bonus: Cold brew and Espresso Cool recipes
Main features
Machine type
Evolutive, Machine + Mill
Coffee accepted
Freshly ground coffee beans
Interface
No screen.
Heating system type
Thermoblock.
PID (temperature control)
Yes
The De'Longhi La Specialista Opera is an evolutive espresso machine designed for demanding coffee lovers. It offers precise control over every step of preparation, allowing you to customize your coffee according to your preferences. Equipped with an integrated grinder with 15 grind settings, an intelligent dosing system and a pressure gauge, it ensures optimal extraction of aromas. A stainless-steel jewel that combines aesthetics and performance for connoisseurs. Free delivery. 3-year warranty.
responsiv /responsiv evolutive containerThis manual espresso machine is a Evolutive Machine.
This means it is designed to evolve with you in the art of espresso; intuitive, with a grinder, you will be able to make espressos worthy of a coffee shop.
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| Beginner | Evolutive | Semi-Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive and versatile | |||
| Crema-foam | |||
| Italian crema | |||
| Latte Art milk foam | |||
| Grinder pairing | Optional | Integrated | Required |
The evolutive coffee machine De'Longhi Specialista Opera

The Specialista Opera: a De'Longhi exclusive
The Specialista Opera coffee machine integrates advanced technology for even more performance and control. The Specialista Opera offers an optimal combination of performance, interface and design for an even smoother coffee experience. Ready in under 20 s thanks to its advanced thermoblock heating system, this coffee machine will keep surprising you!
A full-stainless design inspired by traditional espresso machines, revisited with a modern touch, the Specialista Opera invites you to celebrate every cup of coffee as a true ritual. With its simple-to-use interface, you can adjust your grind, choose your drinks, your cup volume, set your water temperature on 3 levels and control extraction with the pressure gauge integrated.
Equipped with a stainless-steel grinder with a capacity of 250 g of coffee beans, you will have control over 15 grind fineness settings for greater precision. Its large 2 L tank will be sufficient for multiple extractions.

Unmatched precision thanks to innovative technologies
The promise of the Delonghi Specialista Opera? To offer us 5 innovative technologies to streamline coffee preparation.
With the "Sensor Grinding" technology this coffee machine guarantees the correct coffee dosage with 15 grind fineness settings, to suit all types of coffee. The grinder's strength is that it detects the grind fineness, self-adjusts and self-calibrates to provide the ideal amount.
The Specialista Opera by Delonghi is equipped with an integrated tamping station for tamping without the slightest difficulty and in complete cleanliness. Simply lower the side lever and apply pressure to the grounds in 1 or 2 doses.
ItstechnologyDynamic Pre-infusion ensures even wetting of the entire coffee surface, allowing full aroma extraction. And throughout the extraction phase, the Delonghi espresso machine actively controls the water temperature with a PID system.

A wide variety of hot and cold beverages
Prepare all your favorite drinks and discover 5 preset beverages in the Specialista Opera espresso machine : espresso, Americano, Coffee, Cold brew, Espresso Cool… Everything you need to explore all its features in depth.
Thenew 51 mm portafilter spout provides better separation and a smoother flow during extraction with more crema.
The Specialista Opera is an espresso machine that stands out for its ability to prepare a wide variety of beverages, including 2 innovative recipes: Cold BrewandEspresso Cool, a Delonghi exclusive. Thanks to itsCold Extraction, technology, the Specialista Opera makes preparing Cold Brew at home much simpler, in under 5 minutes.
For Cold Brew, choose coffees with floral and/or yellow fruit notes to enjoy all the subtlety of the aromas and for a more refreshing cup.

A powerful My LatteArt steam wand
The professional My LatteArt steam wand creates perfect foam for latte art, while being easy to use. With +27% more power, the steam pressure increases and creates a vortex to turn milk into a creamy, silky foam.
The combination of theCool-Touch steam wandand My LatteArt technology delivers perfect milk foam for creative latte art. Cappuccino, Flat White or latte, this Specialista Opera espresso machine invites you to deepen your coffee expertise.
For tea and Americano lovers, a hot water tap is present on the coffee machine.
A removable riser allows you to use cups of different sizes (up to 120 mm).

Accessories and maintenance of the Specialista Opera machine
For a better coffee experience, the semi-automatic stainless steel Specialista Opera comes with essential accessories.
- A51 mm 2-spout stainless steel portafilter
-machine cleaning accessories (descaler, anti-limescale balls, brush, blind filter, detergent)
- Astainless steel milk jug for your milk frothing and dairy beverages
- Single 1 and 2 cup filters / 1 and 2 cup filters for Espresso Cool.
The machine is equipped with a "flush" button to clean the group after each extraction. Simply press the "OK" button. Designed for easy maintenance, this machine disassembles in a few steps thanks to its removable accessories (drip tray, water tank). Proper maintenance of a coffee machine with grinder requires the use of appropriate cleaning products. Find all our tips on how to clean your manual espresso machine.
What we think:
- Stainless steel body
- Its innovative technologies
- Semi-professional steam wand
- Intelligent dosing and tamping
- Cold Brew and Espresso Cool recipes
- The machine is relatively bulky, so you'll need to plan for space on your countertop.
The De'Longhi Specialista Opera pleasantly surprised me with the quality of its espresso. The built-in grinder allows for precise grinding, suitable for all types of coffee. The steam wand is a real plus for milk-based drink lovers: the foam is dense and creamy. Although cleaning requires a bit more attention than on some models, the Specialista Opera remains relatively easy to maintain. Its elegant design fits perfectly in any kitchen. In short, it's a versatile and high-performance machine, ideal for demanding espresso enthusiasts.
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