The Rancilio Silvia is a commercial grade machine that's been compressed into a domestic body. The components are of the highest quality, the boiler , group head , steam nozzle, steam valve , and chrome filter holder are constructed of press forged marine brass. The Rancilio Silvia has rightfully earned its reputation as one of the best manual domestic grade espresso machine available on the market. To get the most from this machine you need to be prepared to put in the effort of a true barista. This machine requires only the freshest coffee and the correct grind to produce the awesome espresso that it's capable of. We highly recommend pairing this machine with a quality grinder such as the Rancilio Rocky or Mazzer Mini Electronic. We only recommend the Rancilio Silvia for those who are very serious about their coffee. Stainless steel body Chrome plated brass filter holder Three thermostats - this machine has coffee, steam and safety thermostats for safety and performance Two litre water tank High capacity boiler 1100 Watt heating element to rapidly produce espressos and steam Power switch, brew switch, steam switch and steam knob. Passive cup heater with space for 6 espresso cups. One year parts only warranty.