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Gaggia Classic Pro RI9380/47 vs Rancilio Silvia

Both products have identical sentiment scores on Reddit.

Gaggia Classic Pro RI9380/47
#4 in Espresso Machines

Gaggia

Gaggia Classic Pro RI9380/47

$549.00

100

Pros

  • +Can be worked on
  • +Saves money on servicing
  • +Can be improved beyond standard
  • +Great

Cons

  • −Less easy to use
  • −Took a bit of trial and error to get it positioned appropriately for drink 2
“I bought a GCP back in 2022ish and it's been great. I used it everyday and was able to get consistently good espresso and learned how to effectively pull multiple shots and make multiple milk drinks b”
Full reviewAmazon · $549.00
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

  • −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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