Sanremo YOU | A Compact & Capable Countertop Exotic 

This looks like something Vader would have his Storm Troopers pull an espresso from when he needs a break from the helmet.

This is my dream machine. Maybe ill get one someday. Im glad that you went over downsides that literally NO OTHER video has pointed out ( ive seen just about every YOU video on youtube).

I like the way this machine is heading. Sanremo seems like a solid company and makes solid machines.

that clip from the office was perfect there

Damn that The Office reference was on point lol

I had the pleasure of using one, and the legs/drip tray situation is absolutely bewildering. They could have just made a 1 group Cafe Racer, add the sr61 paddle and call it day. You can absolutely feel the legs flex everytime you put a portafilter in, reminds me of the wiggle that a Gaggia pro has.

The Lucca A53 video juxtaposes to the Sanremo You review so well. One, simple and repeatable with only essential info, and the other being about as data driven as you can get outside of a Decent. Both seem to be great machines overall with two different approaches.

San Remo produce great machines 👏👏

i really would like to check it out "against" my R9 one. its a more compact and mordern attempt but i fully agree with your concerns and the pricetag is hefty! :o

I have a Decent and would consider the YOU if only for proper, local support - provided that performance is on par or better. I’d love a comparison between the SR You and the Decent.

Very tough. I agree. The more tech the less expected reliability. I really like what rocket did with the removable screen. Keeps it farther away from the heat and water.

I've had a YOU in my kitchen since November of 2022 and haven't had any issues with it since. I know that's still short in the grand scheme, but I've enjoyed my time with it.

Thank you my friend.

Thanks for this, Spro! Tempted to get this over my GS/3 so keen to see your comparison. Do you think this is the best tech-integrated pro-sumer espresso machine? What other options are there?

I'm on my 2nd Sanremo. I had their original "Compact" single group machine from the 90's which was small cafe or home use. My current machine is their E61 "Treviso" which they sold in the 00's and 10's that was replaced by their current "Cube" home model. It's unusual for Sanremo to have more than one domestic machine in their lineup which, has almost always been, entirely commercial. I suppose this is a reflection of how much the home/domestic machine market has change and grown in the last several years. I would critique them for their legacy machines that I've owned but I think its fair to let them be merited on their current offerings than their historical.

There was an update to the drip tray, I've heard. Longer and user-replaceable. Did you receive one and find it addresses the issue with the splashing in front of the machine without a cup underneath?

I have a Sanremo Treviso and I love it. It’s absolutely not even close to the You, but Sanremo damn knows how to build solid, great performing machines. And it is important to mention their customer service is top notch.

Very fair n balanced review I respect the effort you have gone to be impartial. Yes there’s the typical Lm bias in the comment section as expected but for a machine that has a lot more function, information feedback, replication and precision compared to regular pressure profile machines. It’s a volumetric digital machine with flow rate management what’s not to love plus significantly cheaper than LM n other competing pressure profile single group machines. The group head is a saturated SR61 with heating element. He raises a good question re servicing and a good point about the drip trey. I also feel the badge could be better n if prefer a spoutless handle. All in all you’ve done a great job of this review well done 👍

I’d want a comparison between this and the Decent

@Sprometheus If you had to chose one. The La Marzocco or Sanremo? I still like the old school Marzocco but thats just me. I am curious what your choice would be. Thank you in advance.

I'd be as happy with my La Pavoni without all that fancy tech and functions. I can do all those preinfusion, pressure/flow profiling however I want with good old fashion manual lever. And the best thing is anything go wrong I can fix it myself with very affordable and easily available parts.

I had the same The Office association immediately when seeing the screensaver, and then the clip made my day :) Is it possible to put cups on the top?

Awesome review, and it is for sure a machine in tune with non computerized and controlled machines, I am a DE1PRO owner and I get it the machine doesn’t feel as connected the YOU is for the workflow, but comparing them and well at a very high level the DE1PRO is close to 50% less the cost of the YOU and still enough data to geek on every shot and profile is selected and modified per each user, technically a unique experience for each owner. The YOU delivers on that but at a cost, but still looks amazing.

The Office clip was excellent.

can you review the slayer single group, and compare it to the gs3, And he You

Today I learnt sanremo make coffee machines as well as pasta

Synesso ES1 review next? Seems like the most direct competitor to this one.

Seems like the right machine for LM to respond with a “micra-fied” GS3 for $5.5k 🤤

agree - more tech, more things to go wrong.

Thank you for an informative video of this machine, which I love for its appearance. Seems to offer a lot of flexibility in relative easy to understand interface. I do worry about too much electronics in confined and hot/wet spaces as an increasing trend, and how easy/expensive onsite repairs would be. I feel this is a level (or two) above my comfort level for now. When I win the Lottery, I think this could be a contender. Take care, all

I have had the YOU since January of 2023. It replaced my LM GS3 AV. For me the YOU make just as good a coffee as the LM but am able to experiment more with the YOU. Its super quiet, though the fan is noisy when it kicks in. Like in the review, i hate the drip tray and i dont like the lack of room around the group head, these are the 2 main things i miss most about the GS3. Steam power is great and hot water spout is OK, dont ever try to do 100% from steam though, as all you will get is spluttering. Needs to be mixed with tank water for a steady flow. Reliability is an unknown at this point as it hasnt been on the market long enough. Also getting parts for it (especially here in Australia) is almost impossible, so would hate for something to go wrong with it, and have to wait for weeks for it to be repaired whilst waiting parts to arrive. The other thing i have found after 7 months of ownership is as much as i love all the tech in it and the ability to save a stack of recipes, i tend to just use the paddle 90% of the time, and only the presets when entertaining and making lots of milk based coffees.. The one other thing indont like is the programmed on off times. It's not a full shut down but rather leaves the screen on, so the screensaver stays on all night. Overall am happy with the machine with no real regrets

The Lambo of 'spresso machines

Couldn't agree more with your concern about all this tech long-term. Over the last couple of months I was deciding on what to buy to replace my Profitec Pro 500 and after a ton of research and visiting a few retailers I ended up buying the Micra. I love the simplicity and build quality. Couldn't be happier! Awesome video Spro!

How does it sound? Is it noisy or fairly quiet (as I expect a rotary pump to be)? Was hard to tell based on your 'Morning Espresso' video. I'm asking because I've heard it might be noisy at times. Not only when brewing, but also a fan noise when the machine is idle (I think someone said a firmware update solved that issue).

Heard negative things about this machine, particularly regarding QC issues, from a reputable espresso machine retailer (that sells VA, LM and Slayer) and took their recommendation and got a LM Micra instead.

I like it, though I don’t know how dialing in shots would be on new bags of coffee. The programs would seem to assume all coffees are the same. I might make three espressos for the day from three beans…and have three extraction times. All pretty close, but I can’t see how programming is really that powerful. OTOH…as complex as it is, my fear is how on earth will I service it 10 years from now? Here in Eastern Idaho there will be no one local. My Profitec with Flow control is bomber, simple and classic. I am pretty sure I could fix any inside with a little guidance. Not so with the Sanremo. If I lived in a VERY big city, maybe a different matter. And the Profitec makes pretty damn good coffee! So…as COOL as it is, I think I will stay old school. Little to go wrong on a classic machine!

Interesting to see inside high tech coffee machines. But I can’t see past a good quality old fashioned machine where the only mistakes are mine alone and an array of wiz bang options only does my head in. There is beauty in simplicity. Ian H

Good review! Been waiting for this one with excitement. The new drip tray is being finalised by Sanremo at the moment (EspressoTV You updates clip), they acknowledge it had to be improved, although not sure if height is being changed. Sounded more like depth. Pulled the trigger on one last week and will receive soon, it was just too enticing given its feature set and looks. An absolutely beautiful machine to my eyes and retains a tactile approach without being too disconnected from the process. So tempted to go the Decent, but just couldn't do it as I knew I'd miss the tactile interaction. Would love an analogue pressure gauge, or at least a gauge on the screen as an alternative to the graph, just as a finishing touch. That as well as bluetooth Acaia scale connectivity of course, that would be huge.

I know it may be rash, but I like every one of your videos before the video even starts cuz, let’s be honest we all know it’s gonna be 🔥🔥🔥

They should give some sort of bluetooth scales connectivity for gravimetric brewing (just like La Marzocco with the upcoming update).

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With such a high price tag - is it good for commercial use and pulling multiple shots in a row? If so I guess it could finds its place in a speciality coffee house.

I generally don’t like aesthetics over use, unfortunately a trend in many modern espresso machines and SR are really going to far with it. I admit their machine are gorgeous looking but it dos seem like more for show sometimes. That said SR should have an excellent build quality and be easy serviceable. If I was just going with ability then Decent still offer the most, these seems rather limited in comparison. But for me I honestly prefer hands on pressure control of a lever then these machines and I don’t need an engineering degree to fix it. But both have a reason to exist. The electronic solution really let you explore, experiment and gather a greater understanding if you want too, so I do believe it has it merits and it can deliver some very intriguing shots, however it’s also sort of machine you end up playing and experimenting with then actually drinking shot.

As an IT person, that computer and screen on a hot area will litteraly degrade it. It will not take long for the screen to be unusable within less than 2-3 years. Looking at it makes me feel like they're trying to be like Apple, to look good but with a high repair cost and short lifespan to its components with a difficult way to source the parts.

VIDEO IDEA: BEAN v. MACHINE KNOCKDOWN!!! [cheesy stock video explosion]. I’m wondering if we are missing something by seeking gear, rather than coffee. The idea is to get an epic roast alongside a dull blend. Brew some espresso with the dull blend using the highest end equipment you have. Now pull a shot of the epic roast using a pedestrian, pressurized setup. Which is better? You could also use your best pour over technique with the dull bean vs the epic roast in a basic auto brewer. Where I’m heading is to get more into the bean and the roast, rather than gear seeking. This includes home roasting to make it affordable and fun. But am I heading the wrong direction? Who wins BEAN or MACHINE?

This seems like a machine made for people who are wealthy enough to not care about repairs. Just pay for the Platinum Support Plan and if it breaks down then you just call them to come swap it out, no questions asked. A luxury product for people who want more control over their coffee but don't want to take the time of learning a lever machine. Like the sports car with an electronic paddle-shifter for those rich guys who can't be bothered to learn how to drive stick.

Another great, objective review. Think you’ll ever get a Slayer to test?

The price of these machines is getting out of hand. Don’t get me wrong, I would still love to have one of these machines. But I will never be able to afford it at these prices.

Wow, after all this, I need an Advil... and an Olympia Cremina.

I love the microadjustability and experimentation options of these complex electronics heavy machines, but in a decade, this will feel like a betamax VCR.

Why are the boilers sooo tiny 😢

Is the Sanremo You using a saturated group head or an E61? At that price point, id expect a saturated group.

This vs a Slayer?

I would think anyone who can afford this machine would send it for service. So, local vendor would be best. Love the idea, but love Lambos and drive a Fiat. Does this need to be plumbed to use all the features?

Still hard to justify the price of what is a dressed up e61 group head.

The You looks like a Klingon spaceship.🤷 Too modern for me, I miss the classic look. Technically, it's far in the future, just like the Decent espresso machine. Anyone who wants that is in good hands here. What I don't like, in this price range, is the use of a lot of plastic, such as the drip tray! I chose the Rocket R Nine One myself, it combines both sides, the classic and the technical future, without becoming a nerd! The You also has a limit on the amount of steam, water and coffee, each 100ml or 30 seconds of steam. Which is due to the small boiler, but I wouldn't expect it in this price range. But it sure is a fantastic espresso machine!👍

Very cool machine but at the high end of machines I think I would prefer a Dalla Corte over the San Remo.

GS3: Thats not a paddle, THIS is a paddle *Slayer has entered the chat* Slayer: ( typing... )

It's lacking a saturated group...to keep up with the competition. But Nice looking machine.

Seems like a great machine, but for that money, I still can’t see it beating out the GS3 MP, for me.

Spro, the drip tray position can be adjusted. Did you not realize that? When you take out the tray, there are 2 rounded screws; remove them then adjust the position of the metal base. These instructions are in the manual but maybe you didn’t get that if this is a demo unit. And when emptying the drip tray, it’s a lot easier to take out the full tray with the stainless steel cover.

Interesting statement. You are big on data and control when brewing espresso. But I've got the sense that when it comes to the Decent, you look at it in the same way, petrol heads look at Tesla. Is it just me or is there some truth to what I'm saying? I would love to see a review of the DE1XXL(in white of course) on the channel.

Eyeing the Strada EP myself but was also considering this one. I sadly passed on a deal last christmas getting a YOU for about 4 grand after shipping. Crazy how much prices are rising I guess (?). Anyway, I think the Strada will still be it for me, mainly because it's the end-game machine that you will take with you for life, and I'm all for the philosophy of buying something for life instead of endlessly consuming on crappy products. The YOU in that regard is a bit questionable with all that excessive digitalisation without a clear aim as to why that would be better for the user. It seems mainly something to press production costs and add in planned obsolescence, which IMO the price range doesn't justify. Whoops.

One day I'll be able drop $7k on an single group head spec'd out espresso machine. That is after I get a home drum roaster and an end game grinder...

Prefer the saturated group of the Rocket R Nine One for this price...

Lol, I watched this whole video carefully considering if I should buy it… and then he got to the price at the end. I was expecting like $3k, not $7.5K. Granted, I’m just getting into espresso, so maybe it was obvious to others.

This is a cool machine, but at that price, I don't see why you wouldn't just buy a Decent DE1 instead.

I like the brand Sanremo. However, when comes to premium espresso machine, I still believe La Marzocco is unbeatable in the market. For me most technologies adopt in this YOU is gimmick. What is really useful is pressure profiling and gear pump. When it compares to LM GS3 (I have a Strada EP). I think the main downside of YOU is it’s group head. I am not speaking E61 is bad, but from my experience, it is not as good as Saturated Group head. For the price point of YOU, I definitely won’t invest the money for an E61 machine.

The pump on this machine is not a volumetric gear pump, it is a compact rotary vane pump. I would love one of these machines someday but it is a lot more expensive than I can afford…

The tray is adjustable, my dude.

First?

The drip tray is adjustable

What really scares me here is technology. Don’t get me wrong, I love it, but technology is no piece of cake. Decent for instance is a tech company making espresso machines, they know their stuff on tech and they just apply it to coffee making. But a coffee company making tech is not something I really trust? They want to get to Decent’s customers, and I get it, but it is risky. Take a look at car infotainment for instance. A tech company had to make cars to finally get a good one. So I don’t know… just don’t really trust it for the long term yet. If I wanted to buy a machine full with electronics I think I’d go get a Decent right now, but I’d rather stick with by Bianca for now. Cheers!

It’s just not worth the money. 🤷🏻‍♀️

for 7500 id be gutted to see so much plastic. I have a lelit Elizabeth and that has less plastic than this one.

To much computing for my taste, love manual or semi automatic at the most. Soon there will be a robot machine….which will bring the coffee in bed hahahaha

2:16 I can see it doesn't exactly hit the corner. My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined!

Look horrible imo

I think this has to stop. $7,500 for a home enthusiast machine? Come on. Also, as very acutely presented in this video, this is just badly designed, I’m sorry. Who wants to spend $7,500 in a machine where you feel like even an espresso cup is not at ease? People have to think again about this hobby, it’s all about gear and consumerism mess. You don’t need all that when the first « profile » people are trying to make is one of a lever machine. And this is probably the most used everywhere. Are you serious? Nobody sees the irony? Get a goddam lever machine and be done with it! Can we talk about coffee please?

RU CRAZY ? nooooo no no no no! hell no! no! i can by a prof with that money and open a caffe. no no no no

Very tough. I agree. The more tech the less expected reliability. I really like what rocket did with the removable screen. Keeps it farther away from the heat and water.