I've previously owned a cheap breville semi-auto machine, and a delonghi super-automatic machine and the quality of the espress...  Read More

I've previously owned a cheap breville semi-auto machine, and a delonghi super-automatic machine and the quality of the espresso from my silvia is far better than from either of the previous machines, can make espresso as good as all the local toronto coffee shops.  Read Less

The steam wand works well, no complaints with the functionality of the unit.

The steam wand works well, no complaints with the functionality of the unit.  Read Less

One of the big upsides of the rancilio silvia apart from the quality is that it is relatively cheap to repair if needed, in lar...  Read More

One of the big upsides of the rancilio silvia apart from the quality is that it is relatively cheap to repair if needed, in large part because it is a non-computerized machine, and can be repaired at a local commercial cappuccino dealer rather than being shipped out.  Read Less

We did also have to upgrade to a quality grinder to make this work really well though, but that was expected.

We did also have to upgrade to a quality grinder to make this work really well though, but that was expected.  Read Less

I found the rancilio silvia was money well spent.

I found the rancilio silvia was money well spent.  Read Less

Was hopeless (thought to throw it by the window.

Was hopeless (thought to throw it by the window.  Read Less

We currently use a baratza grinder, and while not as expensive as the rocky, it seems to do a good enough job to get a decent s...  Read More

We currently use a baratza grinder, and while not as expensive as the rocky, it seems to do a good enough job to get a decent shot of espresso.  Read Less

Must be use with rancilio rocky grinder for best results.

Must be use with rancilio rocky grinder for best results.  Read Less

Bought this (not off of amazon) after first trying out a breville barista machine and returning it.

Bought this (not off of amazon) after first trying out a breville barista machine and returning it.  Read Less

I have a rancilio silva for 15 years.

I have a rancilio silva for 15 years.  Read Less