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Overall Rating	8.6, Based on 226 Reviews
Avg Price	$629.00
Manufacturer	Rancilio
Machine Type	Pump, Single Boiler, Reservoir, Semi Auto, Espresso Machine
Colors	Satin Stainless Steel
Class	Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review	No
First Look	Yes
QuickShot	No

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Consumer Espresso: Rancilio Silvia
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A true benchmark machine, this machine made Rancilio a lot of money since it was introduced in 1998 - it has become the standard against which all other consumer, single boiler machines are measured against. Currently in its 3rd revision.

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Bob (quality: 4.5)	02.04.2001	Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: If you are a serious espresso drinker and like golden crema, this is your machine.

Bob Abbott (quality: 6.7)	02.05.2004	Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Nothing better -- except a daily trip to Italy, perhaps.

Bob Cuthbert (quality: 4.0)	07.21.2001	Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: I'm happy!

Boris Gershman (quality: 5.8)	10.15.2005	Rating: 5.2
Bottom Line: Despite a great reputation, I was unable to get a consistently decent shot from this finicky machine.

Brent Baker (quality: 6.8)	01.04.2007	Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: An amazing machine with professional-grade parts that (when paired with a quality grinder and consistently good barista skills) can produce amazing espresso beverages

Brian Berkley (quality: 6.0)	01.20.2002	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Don't mess with the rest, Miss Silvia is the best!

Brian Rose (quality: 7.0)	09.29.2010	Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Get her hot, give her good coffee and she will more than satisfy your needs (for espresso, anyway).

Bruce Evans (quality: 7.6)	06.22.2008	Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: For light duty, with the PID modification and consistent technique, the Silvia is a great performer and a great value!

Bruce Weir (quality: 6.2)	01.27.2006	Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: My friends call me shaky now that I'm pulling about 6 shots a day.

C H (quality: 6.7)	07.08.2002	Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I am happy with it, and that's all that counts

Carl Scott (quality: 1.2)	12.13.2009	Rating: 4.6
Bottom Line: Seems well-built, but espresso is very disappointing, with nearly zero crema, no matter what I tried. Not worth it, a $100 Krups out-performs it. Good at frothing, but not great. Thumbs down.

Carole McMurray (quality: 3.0)	09.30.2005	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Silvia is "da bomb". Beautiful machine makes beautiful cappuccinos!

Charles Lewis	11.16.2012	Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: I joined the club.

Cheri Berry (quality: 4.9)	06.06.2008	Rating: 5.2
Bottom Line: I'll give it another chance...

Chris (quality: 5.0)	02.06.2001	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Produces much better expresso then my Krups and less messier too.

Chris Beck (quality: 6.5)	03.29.2001	Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Buy one, you won't regret it. She's a beautiful machine.

Chris Brown	12.20.2012	Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: This machine truly is a commercial quality machine without a large footprint. I would buy again.

Chris Clark (quality: 9.2)	03.31.2012	Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: The Silvia is about patience and practice. If you have both in store, you're ready to go.

Chris Furia (quality: 7.0)	12.01.2003	Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: This machine rocks, but if you're looking for an automated machine, stick with the Solis SL90.

Chris Wood (quality: 7.8)	06.18.2002	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Silvia is a terrific home machine for the beginner or the experienced home-barista.

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