Re: What is a very good Espresso machine
i don't want to be a smart-ass, but you answered your own question: 'Nothing over 500'.
The Rancilio Silvia starts at about $600 new, and then you still need a good burr grinder.
The Silvia can make good espresso shots, but it will not be as consistent as a machine with a heat exchanger group head. I upgraded from the Rancilio to a Nuova Simonelli Ocar, and the espresso is much better, and easier to get right. Oscars sell for a little under $1000.
Hope I didn't bum you out, but I don't want to see you waste you money on stuff that doesn't get the job done.
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