I'm currently in the process of upgrading my tired Cafe Roma which has given me 3 years of faithful service as a starter machine.
Originally the logical choice was a Silvia but I've gone into analysis paralysis and am looking hard at the BES840. Now at first glance these 2 seem to be a class apart but considering the pre-infusion feature and new thermocoil design with PID of the Breville, I'm having a tough time justifying the extra $200 for the Silvia.
It seems to be that steam quality is where it really pulls ahead but when it comes down to the shot in the cup, I keep hearing that temperature consistency is key.
As someone who only ever makes one cup at a time, is there really that big of a difference between these 2?
And moreover to my original point, with this machine, the em6910/7000 and obviously the bes900, is there still that much of a difference between the 'appliance' machines and the lower end traditionals?
Originally the logical choice was a Silvia but I've gone into analysis paralysis and am looking hard at the BES840. Now at first glance these 2 seem to be a class apart but considering the pre-infusion feature and new thermocoil design with PID of the Breville, I'm having a tough time justifying the extra $200 for the Silvia.
It seems to be that steam quality is where it really pulls ahead but when it comes down to the shot in the cup, I keep hearing that temperature consistency is key.
As someone who only ever makes one cup at a time, is there really that big of a difference between these 2?
And moreover to my original point, with this machine, the em6910/7000 and obviously the bes900, is there still that much of a difference between the 'appliance' machines and the lower end traditionals?

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