The Silvia Pro X is Rancilio's dual-boiler home espresso machine, with a 0.3-liter brew boiler and a 1-liter steam boiler in copper and brass. Two PID controllers hold brew and steam temperatures separately, so you can pull a shot and steam milk at the same time. It suits home baristas moving up from a single-boiler Silvia who want cafe-style temperature stability. Against heat-exchanger machines it gives steadier brew temperature; against cheaper single-boiler rivals it costs more and takes up more counter space.
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Owners rate the Silvia Pro X highly for temperature stability and the freedom to steam while brewing. Many say it rewards good technique and a quality grinder. Common complaints are its size, warm-up time and the learning curve.
The Rancilio Silvia Pro X is a home espresso machine with two boilers, so it can brew espresso and steam milk at the same time. The brew boiler holds 0.3 liters and the steam boiler holds 1 liter. Both are made of copper and brass. Two PID controllers manage temperature, with less than 0.5ºC of variation.
The Pro X adds variable soft infusion, which saturates the coffee puck at a lower pressure to reduce channeling and improve extraction. It also has a pressure gauge that shows the boiler pressure, and an RS1 ergonomic portafilter handle like those on some commercial machines.
It has a shot timer, a temperature display and a digital controller. The 2-liter water reservoir has a low water warning. The steam and hot water wands are separate, and the drip tray height is adjustable. A passive stainless steel cup warmer sits on top. Eco mode is on by default. It lowers the temperature after 30 minutes of idling and can be set to start after 120 minutes instead. The machine heats back up in a few minutes.
