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De'Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine vs Rancilio Silvia

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De'Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine
#3 in Espresso Machines

De'Longhi

De'Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine

$169.99

100

Pros

  • +Cost-effective alternative to buying coffee out
  • +Good for beginners
  • +Underrated for its price
  • +Allows for upgrades (e.g., drip tray, portafilter mod)

Cons

  • โˆ’Afterflow issue makes consistent shots hard
  • โˆ’Portafilter keeps falling out during extraction
  • โˆ’Default baskets cannot hold enough powder for a double shot
  • โˆ’Requires cooling down after steaming milk
โ€œI was given a Delonghi Dedica when I moved in since the owner didn't want it. I didn't drink coffee or espresso much before either, so its been crazy profit margins since then!โ€
Rancilio Silvia
#18 in Espresso Machines

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

  • โˆ’May require minor repairs (e.g., new portafilter)
  • โˆ’Requires patience and know-how
  • โˆ’Needs mods (pids, 9 bar springs) to meet 'good machine' criteria
โ€œI 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.โ€