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Background and Identification
Founded in 1927, Rancilio is an espresso machine manufacturer from Parabiago, Italy. The company’s earliest machine was the La Regina, a vertical boiler machine that had a Belle Epoque styling. However, its most famous machine is the Silvia, which was first introduced in 1997.
At its time of release, the Silvia was meant to be a prototype gift machine and was aimed at Rancilio’s best importers and vendors, meaning that the Silvia was not initially meant to be sold! The company’s decision to move forward with the Silvia was a fruitful one as it has become the best selling espresso machine above $300 and has out-sold most espresso machines in this range.
Since its introduction, the Rancilio Silvia has had several changes in many of its components while staying true to some of its original aspects. The latest version New features include a drip tray, an OPV (adjustable pressure control ) valve, an upgraded boiler, and a pod adaptor kit. Also, Rancilio has varied the portafilters on its Silviias—from the brown Teflon coated quasi-pro model on the original units, to the chrome and brass quasi-pro (Silvia-spec) model of the early 2000s, to the now full blown commercial portafilters.