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De'Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine vs Rancilio Silvia

Reddit prefers Rancilio Silvia — higher sentiment (100% vs 56% positive).

De'Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine
#29 in Espresso Machines

De'Longhi

De'Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine

$169.99

56

Pros

  • +sehr gut für ihren Preis
  • +Cost-effective alternative to buying coffee out
  • +Good for beginners
  • +Underrated for its price

Cons

  • −Afterflow issue makes consistent shots hard
  • −Portafilter keeps falling out during extraction
  • −Default baskets cannot hold enough powder for a double shot
  • −Requires cooling down after steaming milk
“Aber an sich ist mit der Dedica nichts falsch. Im gegenteil ist die doch eig sehr gut für ihren Preis.”
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Full reviewAmazon · $169.99
Rancilio Silvia
#16 in Espresso MachinesReddit favorite

Rancilio

Rancilio Silvia

$995.00

100

Pros

  • +Valuable even when old/broken
  • +Can be refurbished and sold for profit
  • +Satisfying enough not to upgrade
  • +Can make coffee as good as much more expensive machines (e.g., la marzocco linea mini) with skill

Cons

  • −May require minor repairs (e.g., new portafilter)
  • −Requires patience and know-how
  • −Needs mods (pids, 9 bar springs) to meet 'good machine' criteria
“I found a Rancilio Silvia on the side of the road a couple of years ago. Like yours, I needed to buy a portafilter. $30 later, and after a little cleaning, I flipped it on eBay for $650.”
Full reviewAmazon · $995.00
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