What is a very good Espresso machine

Swampper · 05-11-2009, 01:16 AM

i don't want to be a smart-ass, but you answered your own question: 'Nothing over 500'.

The Rancilio Silvia starts at about $600 new, and then you still need a good burr grinder.

The Silvia can make good espresso shots, but it will not be as consistent as a machine with a heat exchanger group head. I upgraded from the Rancilio to a Nuova Simonelli Ocar, and the espresso is much better, and easier to get right. Oscars sell for a little under $1000.

Hope I didn't bum you out, but I don't want to see you waste you money on stuff that doesn't get the job done.

05-11-2009, 01:16 AM	#2
Swampper Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indian Territory Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: What is a very good Espresso machine i don't want to be a smart-ass, but you answered your own question: 'Nothing over 500'. The Rancilio Silvia starts at about $600 new, and then you still need a good burr grinder. The Silvia can make good espresso shots, but it will not be as consistent as a machine with a heat exchanger group head. I upgraded from the Rancilio to a Nuova Simonelli Ocar, and the espresso is much better, and easier to get right. Oscars sell for a little under $1000. Hope I didn't bum you out, but I don't want to see you waste you money on stuff that doesn't get the job done. __________________ Flying like a cement kite.