Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine, Black

I have been using a Rancilio espresso machine (commercial) for over 20 years and unfortunately, it recent died with a power surge and I can't take it to have it repaired because the repair location is too far from me. I ordered this machine as a replacement and although it does not have a double boiler it is working great for me. I don't make late's or cappuccinos more than twice a year. It is easy to use, easy to clean, and is big enough to place a short coffee cup under the spout. I had a problem with this machine because it was dripping water under the drip pan which collects the coffee drops. I contacted the seller who tried to help me check for possible causes but when that did not work he arranged to have a new replacement machine sent to me. This one works perfectly. Great

I bought this machine as my first espresso machine, against the consensus of the internet that this machine is “bad for beginners,” and that I should buy a Gaggia. I did some research and found that the Gaggia has an aluminum boiler, which Is a red flag for me for health reasons. I’m extremely happy that I bought the Silvia instead. The only plastic in the entire machine is in the switches, the cold water supply and return tubes, the cold water tank, the portafilter handle, wire insulation, and the group head fascia. Everything (*everything*) else is stainless, copper, or brass. The boiler heats up pretty fast. Not instant but it’s not so slow to be frustrating. You read about the drip tray being too small and yes, it really is too small. But it’s easy to pull it out and empty it. Would also recommend the flat shower screen mod, which is super easy to do and costs like $30. Also it vibrates pretty good, so you’ll want to use a cup on the heavier side to receive your espresso. The double basket that comes with it is a 15 gram basket, and I use 16 grams with no problems. This is not marked anywhere obvious that I could find. Temp surfing sounds complicated but you get used to it really fast. I use this machine to make 6-8 shots a day and the machine is flawless as long as you do your part. Just don’t forget to backflush and descale regularly. I’m living proof that you absolutely can use this machine as a complete espresso noob.

Really Great Machine. I upgraded to this machine from using the Breville bambino & barista pro after I felt like those machines began limiting the profile of the espresso I could pull. So far it has proven to be a true upgrade from those machines. Not only is it in my experience easier to use, but it allows you to pull espresso with quite a depth of profile. I have used it with many different coffees (medium and dark roasts) and I have yet to find one that I cant dial in for a delicious cup with this machine. The machine is extremely well built and easy to service/clean. I also really like the upgradability and mod-ability of the machine. I have not done anything crazy to it, just upgraded the steam wand tip to 3 holes and I would recommend that to everyone that owns this machine, makes proper steaming much easier and faster. Haven't found the need to mod with the PID temperature controller yet, the temperature profile allows for extraction of all the coffees I use. I think the build quality and user experience of the machine is reflective of the cost, however, it is important to note there are more feature rich machines than this for the same price, they might just not be as good as pulling espresso. Lastly, what I find quirky about this machine: - The switch from brew to steam takes half the time it takes to make a latte, so about 2 minutes. - The min time I would let the machine warm up for before brewing is 15mins even if it says its ready faster. - After steaming milk, you have to recharge the boiler with water to avoid burning out the heating element, takes an extra 30-40 seconds. - So in summary little quirks but I'd say making a coffee from power on to shutdown takes about 20-25 minutes so as long as you are good with that and thats not a problem then you are good. I have thought about interfacing it with an alexa smart plug or something but I am afraid of burning out the heating element. The next upgrade I'll make from this machine will most likely be straight up to a LaMarzoco or pro machine, this one has prepared me for that jump.

Coffee is strong. I don’t froth, so don’t care about any of that other stuff. Easy to clean, low maintenance.

I don’t usually leave bad reviews, but I ordered this espresso machine—which was very expensive—and was incredibly disappointed. Just look at the pictures. From the moment I opened the box, I noticed there was water in the tank. Clearly, someone had already used this machine. There’s no way Rancilio would ship a brand-new machine with a wet water tank. On top of that, there’s a visible dent on the side. This company has clearly failed when it comes to product quality control.

Excellent purchase! Will come back.

Long term review. I really want to like it. Its exactly what a Espresso maker is not. It makes a great shot but its not hot. In fact its barely warm. It takes 15 minutes for this maker to heat up. The fact it cannot make a hot shot makes the quality of the shot not so great. Back to back shots take another 15 minutes to heat up. Not for couples. It has some great reviews but I cannot give one. Quality of the build is fantastic. 40 years of making Espresso I can do better with a press.

Seattle Coffee Gear was awesome when my machine turned out to have a malfunctioning internal part. This kind of stuff happens, and they were so responsive right away and arranged for me to ship the machine back. I loved the machine; they didn't have a replacement in stock, so I reordered the model with the built-in moment Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine with PID. I fully expect it to be excellent. I love the brand and the customer support from Seattle Coffee Gear.

La máquina es buena noche está mal mi molestia fue que el primer mes se averió no quería calentar y la tube que mandar a reparar .después de eso trabajo nuevamente y ahora trabaja bien

Una máquina de calidad, rancilio sin duda es lo mejor y llegó dos días antes de lo esperado, no avisaron pero llegó antes!

Que podría decir... es una Rancilio con eso es suficiente. Lo que Si voy es a comentar el servicio de envíos de Amazon priority internacional. La cafetera fue enviada a través de UPS el de paquetería llegó al domicilio y tocó la puerta y se fue dejando una nota en el primer intento, no espero más de 1 min en lo que mi mamá bajaba las escaleras. Al final tuve que retirar la cafetera en uno de sus centro de distribución. sin embargo, llegó a tiempo, pero la caja exterior estaba muy maltratada se ve que no se molestaron en cargar el equipo fue evidente que arrastraron la caja para moverla y llegó con el presinto de Amazon roto por fortuna la gente de rancilio proteje muy bien en su caja original el equipo así que no se dañó. Sin embargo Amazon lo metió en una caja donde quedaba acostada y no había evidencia de cuál era la forma correcta para transportarla. Supongo que tuve suerte de que el equipo llegará en buenas condiciones.

La máquina es perfecta, esta de 10, en todos los aspectos, la pedí negra, el único tema es que me llego un poco rayada de las esquinas bajas, y como es negrero se nota un poco, pero fiera de eso está perfecta, creo que deberían tener más cuidado las empresas que la envían, por que por manipularla mal, fue que se rayo

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