Rancilio Silvia Coffee Machine Overview
The Rancilio Silvia Coffee Machine was introduced in 1997 as a thank-you gift for distributors. Being a single-boiler espresso machine, it struggles with temperature fluctuations, a common problem among single boilers. To switch from steaming milk to pulling a shot, you will need to do some temperature surfing to get the ideal brewing temperature. When properly calibrated, the boiler will never exceed 135C. With experience, all functions can be properly performed.
Rancilio Silvia Features
- Sleek, Durable Design: Modern look and durable build quality.
- Impressive Steaming Capability: Steam wand creates creamy milk.
Rancilio Company and Community
Rancilio is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1927. It provides quality machines at a precise price. The best 9 bar coffee machine is the Rancilio Silvia. The pressure is set at 12 bars. It sometimes brews at 9 bars, depending on pressure and water flow.
When Rancilio decided to offer the Silvia for home use, the coffee hacking community quickly adopted it as a hackable platform. It became the most documented maker thanks to its fans studying details and sharing them.
Rancilio Silvia Model Differences
The Rancilio Silvia model differences are rather slight, amounting to incremental evolutions of design and updated components. It was only when the 2006/2007 model was released when home baristas started naming each new iteration as "versions".
Rancilio Silvia and Gaggia Classic Pro
The Rancilio Silvia is over one-third more expensive than the Gaggia Classic Pro. You pay for a superb shot, arguably the best in its class. The Pro is like a supercharged Silvia with commercial components and specifications.