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Rocket Espresso R58 Cinquantotto vs Rancilio Silvia Pro X

Reddit prefers Rancilio Silvia Pro X — higher sentiment (64% vs 51% positive).

Rocket Espresso R58 Cinquantotto
#2 in Espresso Machines

Rocket

Rocket Espresso R58 Cinquantotto

$68.00

51

Pros

  • +common
  • +easy to source parts for
  • +not crazy expensive
  • +pretty

Cons

  • −No longer a top choice
  • −Market has moved forward from them
  • −wife will never learn to use it
  • −two machines won’t fit on the coffee counter
“This will definitely make you espresso that you will enjoy.”
r/espresso
Full reviewAmazon · $68.00
Rancilio Silvia Pro X
#28 in Espresso MachinesReddit favorite

Rancilio

Rancilio Silvia Pro X

$92.00

64

Pros

  • +dual boiler
  • +built like tanks
  • +serviceable
  • +improved temperature control

Cons

  • −Has a brass boiler
  • −occasional reliability issues
  • −vacuum relief valve on the steam boiler starting to hiss after less than one year
  • −huge
“In stock form, it's a good machine but has its drawbacks. With the Gaggimate, I believe it's one of the better machines overall and I'm planning on this being my endgame setup.”
r/espresso
Full reviewAmazon · $92.00
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