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floydpink · 09-20-2009, 11:47 AM

Not a bad deal.

I looked very hard at the Livia when I was shopping.

For me, it became obvious that it was the last machine I would be looking at for hopefully at least a decade and I decided to pony up a few hundred more for the E61 brewgroup and get something new.

Nevertheless, for a few hundred more than a Silvia, this Livia is a considerable upgrade.

The stainless drip tray and bottomless portafilter add to the value for sure.

Like any prosumer machine, I read it is VERY sensitive to technique, but rewards proper technique with near perfect espresso.

The reviews say it has great steam, and the internals are as good as any, including the boiler.

Nice machine.

09-20-2009, 11:47 AM	#3
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Livia 90 for sale on Boston craigslist Not a bad deal. I looked very hard at the Livia when I was shopping. For me, it became obvious that it was the last machine I would be looking at for hopefully at least a decade and I decided to pony up a few hundred more for the E61 brewgroup and get something new. Nevertheless, for a few hundred more than a Silvia, this Livia is a considerable upgrade. The stainless drip tray and bottomless portafilter add to the value for sure. Like any prosumer machine, I read it is VERY sensitive to technique, but rewards proper technique with near perfect espresso. The reviews say it has great steam, and the internals are as good as any, including the boiler. Nice machine. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane" Last edited by floydpink; 09-20-2009 at 11:53 AM.