From one of the most respected names in commercial espresso machines comes one of the best espresso machines ever introduced, the Rancillo Silvia Espresso machine. Although classified as a home espresso maker, it has many of the features found in commercial espresso machines, but at a much more affordable price. Rancilio features include a large marine brass boiler and a 3-way solenoid valve. All of these features are housed in a beautiful quality stainless steel body. It also boasts a well designed steam wand with a single hole , combined with a powerful boiler that produces ample steam volume, for quick and easy frothing. It has a heated cup warming surface along with very simple, controls with semi-automatic design. At $545.00 retail, it's may be a little pricey for some of you. But it is an excellent value for the money.