How long before you upgraded from a Rancilio Silvia-class espresso machine? - Page 2

[jesawdy]

<snip>..... when I google to see what Andy measured for debit on the vibe, it was reasonable at 90ml/10s. I recall that mine "looked" faster than that before I converted. Would somebody measure the debit real fast on a stock Silvia?

Mike, it's only one data point but I measured 4.5 ounces in 10 secs this AM.... that's ~133ml. I should also note this was in the uber-precise (not) OXO kitchen measuring cup, so take that for what it's worth. I think I have a graduated cylinder and home somewhere. If I can dig it up, I'll take a few more points.

[FireguySpro]

I did an upgrade even before I even purchased a Silvia only because I kept reading about everyone being somewhat disappointed with her performance and how they were doing modifications that in my mind were just adding cost to her just to get where they wanted her. I kept on researching, researching, and yes more researching before I went "balls in" buying an Anita with the mindset that now here is a machine that really doesn't need any extra mods, ok....I digress, I did but the thermometer from Eric only to have some sort of reference point that I could have a baseline to work from. The wife was under the assumption that I was ordering a Silvia and a Rocky for around $800 (+/-) about a year ago, little does she know that I ended up with the Anita ($900) and a Macap M4 ($450), plus accessories.

I do not regret my purchase what so ever and me & Anita goto sleep with our little secret every night, knowing that my "upgrade" was well worth it.

[poison]

The wife was under the assumption...little does she know that I ended up with...Anita ($900)...

I do not regret...me & Anita goto sleep with our little secret every night...

Wow, all sordid and steamy! Who knew espresso could be this risque?

[mike]

Mike, it's only one data point but I measured 4.5 ounces in 10 secs this AM.... that's ~133ml. I should also note this was in the uber-precise (not) OXO kitchen measuring cup, so take that for what it's worth. I think I have a graduated cylinder and home somewhere. If I can dig it up, I'll take a few more points.

Cool, thanks. I remembered the debit being fairly high, that is enough confirmation.

It may very well be worth people putting in post-pump restrictors on the Silvia to get the debit more in line. Very interesting.

[micki]

Kept Silvia for 5 years ... its successor (La Valentina) lasted only 2 ...