About La Marzocco
La Marzocco was founded in Florence in 1927, and by 1939 had developed and patented the first coffee machine with a horizontal boiler — a design that became the industry standard. The Linea PB has become one of the most recognisable machines behind specialty coffee bars worldwide, and it shows why in every detail.
The Product
The Linea PB carries La Marzocco's iconic polished stainless steel body into a lower-profile, updated form, paired with an exclusive, user-friendly interface that hands the barista direct functional control over boiler temperature, brewing volume, hot water tap dosing, and auto-back-flush scheduling. The lower profile and larger work area make it genuinely more practical on a busy bar, without giving up an inch of that recognisable Italian design language.
Five years after the Linea PB's original launch — by which point it had already become a trusted industry workhorse — La Marzocco introduced a version equipped with its most advanced technology: a pre-heating system, independent boilers, a hot water mixing valve accessible from the side panel, and Pro-Touch steam wands. That upgraded platform is the Linea PB X, and it carries refreshed aesthetics alongside the added technology.
About the Product Line: Model S vs Model X
As with the GB5, the Linea PB's main differentiator between Model S and Model X is boiler architecture. The Model X has independent boilers for each group head plus a dedicated steam boiler; the Model S shares a single boiler across the group heads and a separate one for steam. The X is the machine to choose if your bar runs continuously at genuine peak volume across every station.
Key Features
Lower profile, larger work area — Practical improvements over classic Linea styling without losing the recognisable silhouette.
Direct functional control — Boiler temperature, brewing volume, hot water dose, and auto-back-flush all accessible to the barista.
Independent boilers (Model X) — Each group head managed separately for peak-volume thermal stability.
Automatic and Auto Brew Ratio versions — AV and ABR control options to match your service style.
Choosing Between Versions
The Linea PB is available in 2 and 3 Group sizes, in Model S or Model X boiler architecture, and in AV (Automatic) or ABR (Auto Brew Ratio) control. Choose Model X for the highest sustained volume; choose AV or ABR depending on whether you want fixed programmed doses or ratio-based brewing consistency.
Why Choose This Product
The Linea PB is for the café that wants the machine most associated with specialty coffee's rise — instantly recognisable to customers, and backed by genuine functional depth for the barista. It suits operators who want proven, trusted equipment rather than something unproven or overly experimental.
Specifications
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Spec |
Details |
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Body |
Polished stainless steel |
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Groups |
Saturated brewing groups |
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Boilers |
Separate insulated brewing and steaming boilers |
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Temperature control |
Dual PID (brew and steam) |
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Pre-infusion |
Standard |
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Eco mode |
Reduced power usage when idle |
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Cup clearance |
+2.5cm for tall cups |
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Back-flush |
Automatic programme |
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Display |
Digital — temperature, shot timers, flow pulse counter |
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Connectivity |
USB interface for firmware updates |
Buying and Installation Notes
Specify Model S or Model X, group count, and AV or ABR control at time of order, and confirm your available phase and voltage supply. Given the machine's weight and commercial duty cycle, plan for direct plumbing into your water and drain lines.
In the Box
● La Marzocco Linea PB Commercial Espresso Machine
● Stainless steel portafilters
● Precision baskets
● Cleaning kit
● User manual
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