2011 on left, 2015 on right Gaggia Classic 2015 is a cost-reduction version of Gaggia Classic, after Philips Saeco bought Gaggia in 2009 major difference is in the boiler: Classic(pre-2015), Baby Twin, Baby Class, New Baby, Evolution Espresso : UNI4514 boiler Classic(post-2015)Espresso Dose, Espresso Color, Espresso Pure : Stainless Steel UNI 4514: food-grade aluminum material coffeeforum 101machines_info ( Dmitry is a boiler lover, over thermoblock. So this affects how he rates the machines) how to spot a 2015 Gaggia Classic: pushbuttons instead of rocker switch from the label, it's a 1050 W missing drain pipe, on left of group head ( cos it does not have a 3 way solenoid valve) but will this make a wet puck after shot? 2015 very is using a stainless steel boiler and plastic steam valve ( but you have to open the top cover to see) 9 min auto-off timer ( for EU versions, due to power saving regulations) the stainless steel boiler and so called OPV reminds...