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Product Details

Overall Rating	8.6, Based on 227 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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Tim W (quality: 5.8)	03.01.2005	Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: All the praise is well deserved. Wonderful machine.

Samurai K (quality: 8.3)	11.04.2010	Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Silvia is finicky so technique is very important. Get a PID to make you and her happy.

Scott De Rozic	03.27.2013	Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Solid, learning curve to pour a credible shot

Hans Pronk (quality: 6.5)	11.24.2006	Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: From using a commercial machine on a daily basis, this Silvia follows suit nicely.

John Rustrick (quality: 6.2)	10.17.2006	Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: What are you waiting for? This is the best machine in it's class....

Max Kirsch (quality: 5.3)	09.01.2006	Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Best semi-automatic on the market, high learning curve but worh the effort.

Peter Hinton	08.09.2010	Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: A temperamental mistress that plays hard to get but, wow, does she put out ;o)

Larry Prescott (quality: 4.3)	02.14.2006	Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Sorry that I bought this crema-challenged machine.

Eric Vos (quality: 6.5)	03.08.2010	Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: For the coffee lover who really has a yen for spending hours getting it right. Well priced and lovely looking. Not for the impatient who merely wants to throw a switch.

Paul Pikowsky (quality: 5.3)	11.23.2005	Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Real stainless steel and a 58 mm portafilter, but questionable steaming performance.

David Rainiero (quality: 6.3)	12.21.2009	Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: A great machine to learn espresso, but not if lattes and cappas are your bag, and not if consistently excellent espresso is your expectation.

Mike K (quality: 4.0)	08.12.2008	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Nice machine for the money... a PID controller and a watchful eye are all you need!

Johnathan Sisson (quality: 6.7)	08.28.2012	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Great starter machine! Though it will take a while to get used to.

Jack Givens (quality: 6.2)	08.14.2007	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: This is an A List espresso machine for the home. If you love great espresso this one will not disappoint.

Donald Blum (quality: 7.3)	03.29.2002	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Silvia is solid, dependable, and can produce a great espresso.

Lawrence Lo (quality: 5.9)	01.15.2003	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: It makes professional quality expresso but poor foam production to make latte art.

Oleg Rodionov	12.10.2012	Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Beatiful machine, exellent espresso, but regular steel base is prone to rust! Spill tray area is rusty after 3 years of heavy use. Seriously Rancilio????

Jason Spinak (quality: 7.6)	03.03.2004	Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Your first big step towards the elusive quality of espresso perfection

Jay St (quality: 7.5)	07.29.2008	Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A Proportional-Integral-Derivative controller keeps Silvia on track.

Andre Preoteasa (quality: 7.4)	01.06.2005	Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: CoffeeGeek approved and raved about, Miss Silvia is a great choice for a home machine to begin you on your espresso journey.

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