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Commercial Quality in Home Espresso Machine!If you have an interest in high-quality home espresso equipment then you are at the perfect place to learn more about one in particular – the infamous Rancilio Miss Silvia. This machine is by far the best machine for the money. It excels on so many... read entire review
- Pros: Commercial machine for home, brass boiler, commercial-size portafilter, resale value, savings from trips to cafes.
- Cons: Steep learning curve
- The Bottom Line: Best machine for money, well-known name, brass boiler, high quality, and high resale value makes excellent machine. Extensive modifications available online, well worth the price even with expensive burr grinder
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by paisleyplace,
Wed Mar 08 21:21:32 EST 2006
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Silvia - Remote Control -> Steam -> Good Cup!My Epinions Philosophy When I make a purchase, epinions is one of my most valuable resources for non-biased experiences and information. When I come here to research a product I read all of the reviews and the product specifications and details... read entire review
- Pros: Solid, Best Single Boiler Around, Great Steaming Power, Looks Great
- Cons: Minor issues with the water reservoir.
- The Bottom Line: For individual cups to small parties - this is the machine!
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by djsepinions,
Thu Nov 18 13:52:49 EST 2004
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Silvia is a bewitching brewmistress!A little background about my coffee tastes: I have been drinking coffee for about 20 years, since my teens. In my 30's, I discovered the joys of espresso, and purchased a couple "cheapie" home espresso machines. I was always disappointed. They... read entire review
- Pros: Solid construction, nice design, powerful steam, makes killer espresso!
- Cons: Brass shavings in steam, modest boiler size, very sensitive to bean grind and quality.
- The Bottom Line: Silvia is a great home machine. Once you get the hang of using it, it'll make FANTASTIC espresso and steamed drinks. You'll also need a good quality Burr grinder.
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by zanahoria9000,
Sun May 15 09:45:00 EDT 2005
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Ms. Silvia is the newest family memberIn searching for an espresso machine, I discovered the enourmous amount of information on the web, far greater than any review could ever hope to give. Firstly, I will list several resources that you ABSOLUTELY need to see before making any decisions... read entire review
- Pros: Reputation! Durable construction. Commercial components. Allows for tweaking and modifications. Heavy portafilter!
- Cons: Autofill for boiler would be great! Could use hotter cup warmer. Long warm up time.
- The Bottom Line: You might find cheaper machines, fancier machines or ones with more gadgets, but if you buy this one, you will not find a better performing machine.
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by mikeypas,
Sat May 21 10:22:45 EDT 2005
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For intimidated prospective buyers and new users:It is December 30th; five days after my wife opened her new Rancilio Ms. Silvia from Santa. Why write a review so soon? Because Santa was intimidated in bringing it and we were both intimidated in trying it, anticipating long and boring Sunday afternoons... read entire review
- Pros: Rugged, professional, great results
- Cons: Not automatic, this is a manual machine in every respect.
- The Bottom Line: So far this machine does what it says it can do - make great espressi!
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by patpappano,
Sun Dec 30 15:40:57 EST 2007
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You have to love the ritual and the coffee!My husband and I returned from our second trip to Italy in April and hauled out the small Krups espresso machine with the hopes we could brew some espresso like we had enjoyed daily on our trip. Well, after a few tries, we remembered why it had been put... read entire review
- Pros: Authentic espresso and related coffee drinks at home....goodbye to Starbucks and paper cups forever.
- Cons: Wish it had a single extraction filter basket for that single shot.
- The Bottom Line: This machine duplicates the excellent espresso and Cappuccinos of Italy. A little work to learn, but worth the time and effort for the outstanding results.
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by fabidon,
Tue May 23 09:26:30 EDT 2006
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I have had this espresso machine for 5 years now and believe I can give an honest opinion of its performance. I bought this espresso machine after dinking around with other cheaper types, Krups, Delonghi etc. I thought they were okay but after some... read entire review
- Pros: Solid build, great lines
- Cons: Long heat time
- The Bottom Line: Good pro quality machine. Buy it and you have your last espresso machine
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by jspahn,
Sat Nov 26 06:04:32 EST 2005
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Best espresso machine for under $400I have owned the Silvia by Rancilio for almost three years now. It is a genuine espresso machine with many commericial grade parts. It is not a "steam toy" by which I mean that it has a pump designed to put hot water under several atmospheres of... read entire review
- Pros: This can be a great machine for those who are picky about their coffee
- Cons: Unless paired with an excellent grinder you may be disappointed in the results.
- The Bottom Line: In my opinion this is probably the best machine on the market for under $400.00. but don't handicap yourself by trying to use it with an inadequate grinder.
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by isabel1130,
Tue Dec 24 10:28:15 EST 2002
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First-Time Espresso Owner/ Purchasing the Rancilio SilviaThe features of the Silvia are simple and easy to use. Pictures indicating what each of the switches do really helps you get a feel for the machine. The steam wand and control knob make frothing the milk a breeze once you understand the basics of how to... read entire review
- Pros: Easy to use and clean, makes the best cup of espresso you'll ever enjoy!
- Cons: Can seem intimidating, not for the faint of heart.
- The Bottom Line: Research companies and machines before purchasing. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Deal with someone who will help you before, during and AFTER the sale, like the outstanding crew at Chris' Coffee.
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by marywildchild,
Tue Jun 03 09:37:37 EDT 2003
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I bought my Silvia along with a Rancilio Rocky grinder from http://www.1st-line.com/. While the grinder has been a source of frustration, the Silvia has been much better. The instructions for priming, preparing, and using the system were re-written... read entire review
- Pros: Easy cleanup.
- Cons: Noisy.
- The Bottom Line: If you can't justify the Isomac, buy a Sylvia.
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by mnemotronic,
Tue May 20 20:24:06 EDT 2003
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Safe. Secure. Visa.
