Semi-Automatic
$850
Rancilio
Rancilio Silvia
★4.4(3,200 reviews)
Built like a tank with a brass boiler and iron frame. Known for excellent thermal stability and commercial-quality steam performance.
Price
$850
Boiler
Single Boiler
Pressure
15 bar
Best For
Purists
Specifications
Dimensions
9.4 x 11.4 x 13.4 in
Weight
30 lbs
Water Tank
40 oz
Warranty
2 years
Grinder
Not included
Warm-Up Time
15 minutes
Steam Wand
Commercial Manual
Basket Type
Pressurized & Unpressurized
Features
Commercial Steam WandBrass Boiler58mm PortafilterIron Frame
Pros
- ✓Exceptional build quality
- ✓Brass boiler for thermal stability
- ✓Powerful steam wand
- ✓Will last decades
Cons
- ✗No PID (available as add-on)
- ✗Single boiler
- ✗Small water tank
- ✗Expensive for single boiler
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