I have had home espresso machines for a long time now but only owned Breville middle of the road range. My Breville 800e steam wand is leaking and after taking a wrench to it and trying to see if it's fixable I am also considering a Rancilio Silva - or something similar.
I have done a barista course at five senses but have inly practised on the Breville but am confident I would love having a proper machine with real standard sized baskets. I like espresso, flat white and machiatto but generally would use both espresso and steamer when making coffee, about 2-8 cups a day depending on who is visiting.
I already have a sunbeam grinder - it's a burr grinder but from what I gather from this thread, a Rancilio might need a higher quality grinder?
I have seen a reconditioned Silva v1 at around the $570 price tag that has been reconditioned, but for not much more the V5 which is on sale everywhere at present. Given I would prefer to spend around $400 - should I be looking at other italian brands or keep hoping for second hand?
Thanks for any advice, tips, crushing realism etc.
I have done a barista course at five senses but have inly practised on the Breville but am confident I would love having a proper machine with real standard sized baskets. I like espresso, flat white and machiatto but generally would use both espresso and steamer when making coffee, about 2-8 cups a day depending on who is visiting.
I already have a sunbeam grinder - it's a burr grinder but from what I gather from this thread, a Rancilio might need a higher quality grinder?
I have seen a reconditioned Silva v1 at around the $570 price tag that has been reconditioned, but for not much more the V5 which is on sale everywhere at present. Given I would prefer to spend around $400 - should I be looking at other italian brands or keep hoping for second hand?
Thanks for any advice, tips, crushing realism etc.

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