The Musica demonstrates that sophistication and excellence complement each other perfectly
The Nuova Simonelli Musica offers refined beauty, a compact design, and professional-grade quality.
With sleek styling and versatile configurations, it's crafted to suit every coffee lover's preferences.
The Musica is the espresso machine designed for baristas
The Musica delivers top-tier espresso and velvety microfoam with powerful steaming in a compact design. Its advanced features empower anyone to craft exceptional espressos and creamy cappuccinos like a pro.
Nuova Simonelli is a leading brand in the industry
Recognized as an official brand of the World Barista Championship, Nuova Simonelli stands for quality and innovation.
The Musica upholds this legacy of excellence—and delivers impressively.
How do I choose between the Pour-Over and Direct-Connect Musica?
You may not need to choose between the Nuova Simonelli Musica configurations based on necessity, but here’s a quick guide:
Who should get the Pour-Over Musica?
- Mobile setups
- Outdoor vendors
- Anyone needing flexibility regardless of a water line
Who should get the Direct-Connect Musica?
- Small coffee shops, restaurants
- Homes or offices needing minimal maintenance
- Busy environments where frequent refilling is impractical
If your choice is based on preference, consider:
- Maintenance effort
- Budget
- Portability
The Direct-Connect model is more convenient for maintenance. It allows a water softener to reduce scale buildup and eliminates the need for refilling a water tank, saving time and effort.
The Pour-Over model, on the other hand, is portable and budget-friendly. While the machine is relatively heavy (45 pounds), it’s ideal for setups without a water source or mobile coffee ventures.
Ultimately, your decision comes down to prioritizing convenience in daily use or portability.
What does the Musica’s thermo-compensated group do for the coffee?
The Musica’s thermo-compensated group ensures stable group temperatures, making consistent espresso shots easier to achieve.
Temperature stability is crucial for espresso brewing, as even small changes can affect flavor and quality. While temperature fluctuations are common in espresso machines, the key is how well they’re managed.
The Musica’s thermo-compensated group provides baristas with a dependable solution for brewing perfect shots.
What is the difference between volumetric and manual dosing in the Musica?
Volumetric dosing ensures the Musica automatically stops brewing at the selected espresso volume.
In contrast, the manual brew button requires two presses—once to start and once to stop. Manual dosing demands more skill since the barista must determine when to end the cycle by observing volume, timing, color changes, and other cues for a well-developed shot.
Manual dosing allows flexibility to pull shots like ristrettos or long shots without pre-programming. While volumetric controls offer ease and consistency, the manual option enables creativity and caters to custom requests.
Features | Configurations
Programmable Hot Water Nozzle
The independent hot water nozzle enables quick preparation of Americanos, teas, and other hot drinks. Programmable water doses let baristas multitask more efficiently.
LED Edges
The "Lux" version of the Musica features illuminated edges powered by low-energy LEDs, adding a touch of elegance and enhancing visibility for baristas in dim lighting.
Thermo-Compensated Group
The thermo-compensated system ensures stable temperatures for optimal brewing, maintaining a consistent thermal environment by continuously circulating hot water for perfect shots every time.
Indicator Lights
The Musica’s indicator lights inform users about the water level and heating element. They illuminate when the water is too low or the heating element is active, aiding in maintenance and ensuring safe machine use.
Push Pull Steam Lever
The push-pull steam lever is ergonomically designed for greater comfort, especially for those with sensitive wrists. No twisting or turning of knobs is required—simply push the trigger to turn the steam on and off.
Insulated 2 Liter Copper Heat Exchange Boiler
The 2-liter heat exchange boiler delivers impressive steam power, allowing simultaneous brewing and steaming on the Musica. Copper, a great heat conductor, enhances the boiler's energy efficiency and insulation. Additionally, its antimicrobial properties improve the unit's sanitation.
Boiler Pressure Gauge
A pressure gauge allows baristas to monitor the boiler's pressure, helping users know when the Musica is ready to brew and steam.
Pre-Infusion System
Pre-infusion ensures a complete extraction of the coffee's rich flavors by soaking the puck in hot water before applying full pressure. This process helps prevent channeling and stabilizes the coffee, reducing the impact of improper tamping on the extraction.
Button Pad with Backlit Soft-Touch Buttons
This sleek button pad offers backlit volumetric and manual dosing buttons with adjustable brightness. The volumetric dosing system saves up to three dose settings for quick selection and variety, boosting efficiency in a cafe.
Reverse Mirror
The Musica’s backplate serves as a mirror, allowing the operator to view every angle of the espresso as it pours. This helps baristas monitor the shot’s quality in real time and ensures only the best shots are selected.
Articulating Steam Wand
The steam wand can be adjusted to any direction, helping you find the best angle for the milk pitcher and ensuring a smoother microfoam.
Configurations
Black (No LED-Illuminated Edges)
This Musica model features black edges instead of LED lights, offering a more classic, refined look.
*Available in Direct-Connect and Pour-Over versions
Lux (LED-Illuminated Edges)
The Lux version of the Nuova Simonelli Musica features LED-lit edges, offering a sleek, futuristic appearance. These LED lights not only enhance the design but also serve as a practical light source, helping baristas work in low-light settings.
*Offered in both Direct-Connect and Pour-Over models.
Direct-Connect
The Direct-Connect Musica offers a convenient solution for businesses and individuals seeking a low-maintenance espresso machine. With a direct water line connection, the machine ensures a constant water supply, eliminating the need to refill a reservoir. For cafes, this translates to faster service and more customers, as it avoids time-consuming interruptions like refilling the water tank, boosting overall productivity.
Pour-Over
The Pour-Over Musica is ideal for mobile businesses. It features a manually refillable water tank, making it independent of a water line. This design ensures portability, allowing you to use it both indoors and outdoors.
Specifications | Resources
| Features & Specs |
Pour Over |
Direct Connect |
| Machine Width |
13"
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13"
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| Machine Depth |
16"
|
16"
|
| Machine Height |
17"
|
17"
|
| Boiler Size |
2 lt
|
2 lt
|
| Tank Size |
1 lt
|
N/A
|
| Volts |
110v
|
110v
|
| Watts |
1200
|
1200
|
| Amp Draw |
10
|
10
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| Power Input (Nema) |
5-15
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5-15
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| Drain Style |
Removable Tray
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Removable Tray
|
| Dose by |
Volume
|
Volume
|
| Cool Touch Wand |
Included
|
Included
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| Push Pull Steam |
Included
|
Included
|
| Soft Infusion System |
Included
|
Included
|
| Automated Cleanings |
No
|
No
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Resources
Brochure
Cleaning Videos
Manual
Spec Sheet
Certificate of Compliance
Current Parts Book
Pre 2011 Parts Book
Electrical Diagram
Hydraulic Diagram
Warranty
By default, Musica come with the Standard Warranty Plan. For enhanced coverage and added benefits, you can upgrade to the Gold Warranty Plan for an additional cost. Here's a comparison of the two plans:
| Standard |
Gold |
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2-year Parts Warranty
No Labor Warranty
|
• Equipment Maintenance Training •
• 1 Year Labor Warranty** •
• 1 Courtesy/Nuisance Call •
• Lifetime Warranty on Copper Boilers •
• Free Installation of Water Softening System •
• Bench Test Machine •
• Single Point of Contact for all Service Needs •
• Receive and Inspect Machine for Damage •
• Installation Coordination of Facilities •
• 2-year Parts Warranty •
• Automatic Warranty Claim Processing •
• Water Quality/Clarity Test •
• Professional Installation* •
• 24 Hour Business Day Response •
• Guaranteed No Freight Damage •
Grinders, Oscar II & Musica - Installation and setup services are not included; Parts & Labor Warranty Offsite
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* Beyond Point Charges: Extra charges will apply for installations that require: (1) more
than 3 hours of travel time, or (2) security clearance (airports, military bases, etc.), or (3) alternative transportation methods (ferry, boat, airplane, etc.)
* Overtime charges: Installation and warranty service must occur during regular busi-
ness hours (Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM). Additional charges will apply for installations and warranty service outside of regular business hours.
** All service plans include the Standard Dealer Warranty - 2 year parts warranty on
espresso equipment and 1 year parts warranty on other equipment.
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Water Info
The installation of a water softener is mandatory for all users that don't meet the required water specifications, failure to do so will void your warranty. It is recommend to always add a water filter to your order if you do not have one already. Replacement time of filters depends the water and quantity of drinks being made (see estimating calculator).
