The De’Longhi ECAM13.123.B, sold under the Magnifica Start name, is a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine that grinds whole beans for every cup and guides the process through a built-in display, making it a straightforward option for households that want espresso and cappuccino without manual dosing.
Key features
- 13-setting grinder — a 250 g bean hopper feeds a grinder with 13 adjustable settings for fine control over grind size
- 15-bar pump with boiler heating — gives consistent pressure and temperature for espresso extraction
- Two cups at once — brew two drinks in a single cycle for guests or a shared coffee break
- Adjustable coffee strength and spout height — tune each cup to taste and fit different cup sizes
- Built-in display — shows machine status and guides basic maintenance prompts
- Automatic anti-calc — supports the descaling cycle to protect the boiler
Specifications
| Coffee maker type | Bean to Cup, fully automatic |
|---|---|
| Coffee input | Whole beans |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar |
| Water tank capacity | 1.8 L |
| Bean hopper capacity | 250 g |
| Power | 1450 W |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 23.8 × 43 × 35.1 cm |
| Weight | 9 kg |
| Colour | Black |
Good to know
Run the automatic anti-calc cycle when prompted by the display, and keep the bean hopper topped up with whole beans only — this model isn’t designed to take pre-ground coffee.
