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Product Details

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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SVK NorCal (quality: 7.5)	04.29.2008	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Can’t Beat the PID! Hi Tech's PID Addition to the Silvia has made her a very formidable opponent!

Timothy Steele (quality: 7.5)	01.29.2007	Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: The new pod adapter version is great! Works well with pods, and along with its great steaming ability, a cappucino is not far away.

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

Andy Whalen (quality: 7.4)	09.17.2006	Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: 3 years old, 2500+ shots, and still good as new.

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.

David Marley (quality: 7.3)	06.27.2002	Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Machine can be tamed with temp surfing to provide consistant quality!

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

Andrew _ (quality: 7.3)	01.02.2005	Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Best in Class machine that will make you learn more and appreciate great espresso.

Kevin Lojewski (quality: 7.3)	02.26.2006	Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: After the learning curve, despite the fiddle factor, you'll be making slam-dunk hot-shot espresso drinks every time.

Curt Yamamoto (quality: 7.3)	06.13.2006	Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: This machine will not be the limiting factor in have great home espresso

Michael Aneiro (quality: 7.3)	02.02.2007	Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: A bit finicky but produces very good espresso most of the time.

Mick Reynolds (quality: 7.3)	08.17.2005	Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Silvia rewards attention to technique with a great cup of espresso.

Kirsten Wright (quality: 7.3)	02.28.2006	Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Well worth the money and makes great shots as long as grind is consistent.

Eric D (quality: 7.2)	03.03.2002	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Best in class...feature for feature.

Eric Wilson (quality: 7.2)	10.02.2007	Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Sturdy, powerful and simple, the Silvia makes home espresso worthwhile again!

Ted Sexauer (quality: 7.2)	10.31.2007	Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Never really been a hobbyist before. But now that I've got a Silvia, I feel like one. That's a good thing.

Jack Pate (quality: 7.1)	12.29.2003	Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: The Harley-Davidson of espresso machines. If you don't own one, you wouldn't understand . . .

S Kelly (quality: 7.1)	09.30.2004	Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Delicious espresso, brilliant machine, fabulous service, exquisite industrial design: a triumph!

Thayer Gignoux (quality: 7.1)	05.15.2005	Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Rilvia and Socky, that's amore.

Craig Andrews (quality: 7.1)	03.06.2002	Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: In my opinion this is the best espresso machine for the home market at this price point,& even to $600. An excellent machine!!

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