Coffee YouTuber James Hoffman takes a look at five espresso machines costing under £500 (US$650). His top overall choice is the most expensive one, the Rancilio Silvia. I've had one for about 15 years and really like it, though I added a PID temperature control unit, which cost a couple of hundred dollars, making the overall cost about $950.
What's the best espresso machine under $650?
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