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Rancilio Silvia PID Espresso Machine in Black, Seattle Coffee Gear product photograph

Silvia PID (SCG)

Name: Rancilio Silvia PID (SCG)
Brand: Rancilio

SCG adds an Auber PID controller to the Silvia, providing an adjustable temperature display, programmable preinfusion and shot timing. The 58 mm portafilter, manual steam wand and single brass boiler remain central to the workflow. This profile represents the SCG conversion.

US catalog · Silvia PID (SCG) · 120 V

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$1,199.00

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Specification research, not a hands-on review. Sources checked November 7, 2026.

Heating system: Single boiler
Portafilter diameter: 58 mm
Milk workflow: Manual steam wand
Integrated grinder: No

Living with the Silvia PID (SCG)

Your coffee routine

Plan for a separate espresso grinder.

Milk workflow: Manual steam wand.

Brew and steam in sequence.

On your counter

Width 241.3 mm (9.5 in)
Depth 279.4 mm (11.0 in)
Height 342.9 mm (13.5 in)

Converted from the explicitly labeled retailer dimension at 25.4 mm per inch.

Allow extra room for access, refilling and cleaning. Published dimensions do not include installation clearance.

Daily setup

Water reservoir: 2 L.

Power supply: 120 V.

Plan this setup

Follow the manufacturer’s manual for water, cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Specifications

Rancilio Silvia PID (SCG) specifications with source links
Portafilter diameter	58 mmSource ↗
US supply voltage	120 VSource ↗
Milk workflow	Manual steam wandSource ↗
Heating system	Single boilerSource ↗
PID temperature control	YesSource ↗SCG-specific Auber controller conversion; not the standard Silvia or Silvia Pro X.
Brew & steam together	NoSource ↗The PID conversion retains the single boiler, so brew and steam modes are used in sequence.
Water reservoir	2 LSource ↗
Width	241.3 mmSource ↗Converted from the explicitly labeled retailer dimension at 25.4 mm per inch.
Height	342.9 mmSource ↗Converted from the explicitly labeled retailer dimension at 25.4 mm per inch.
Depth	279.4 mmSource ↗Converted from the explicitly labeled retailer dimension at 25.4 mm per inch.
Integrated grinder	NoSource ↗The documented workflow loads already-ground coffee into a removable filter basket before attaching the portafilter. Whole beans require a separate grinder. SCG describes this product as the Silvia with an added Auber PID controller; the base coffee-preparation workflow is retained.

Published source specifications. Unknown values stay unknown.

The buying decision

Is the Silvia PID (SCG) right for your setup?

Our interpretation of the documented features. Performance, taste and long-term reliability have not been independently tested.

Who this workflow suits

Silvia PID (SCG) lets you choose the machine and grinder separately. That gives you separate upgrade decisions, but the grinder belongs in the initial budget and counter plan. Choose it for the adjustment and dosing routine you want, rather than matching the machine’s finish alone.

The tradeoff to think through

A shared brew-and-steam boiler makes the sequence of milk drinks important. Read how the machine changes between brewing and steaming and returns to brewing temperature. Compare that routine with a model that explicitly supports concurrent operation if you regularly make several milk drinks.

Ownership before accessories

Read the cleanup instructions for the exact milk system you will use. Check the manual’s water requirements, coffee-path cleaning and service arrangements before ordering optional accessories. Confirm the supplied baskets, jug, filters or adapters with the selected retailer; a family photograph does not establish what is in the box.

Three grinder workflows to consider

These are espresso-grinder options to research, not a claim of accessory or portafilter-support compatibility.

Baratza Encore ESPFor a numbered espresso adjustment range and dosing-cup routine.
Eureka Mignon ZeroFor weighing individual bean doses and changing coffee.
Eureka Mignon LibraFor a hopper-fed routine with weight-based dosing.

Understand the Rancilio lineup →Plan for maintenance →Check your counter space →Inspect the supporting sources ↓

Compare with

Rancilio / Silvia

Silvia

Compare the documented specifications side by side.

Rancilio / Silvia Pro X

Silvia Pro X

Heating system: Dual boiler

Sources

This profile cites US manufacturer or retailer documentation. Source-listed offers keep their merchant SKU and finish; matching prices do not establish identical hardware revisions across stores.

Rancilio Silvia PID (SCG) · US product page ↗
Rancilio Silvia PID Espresso Machine · Seattle Coffee Gear ↗
Technical specifications · Dimensions · Depth · Checked November 7, 2026
Rancilio Silvia 120 V installation and user manual ↗
p.9 · Preparing coffee · Steps 1–3 · Checked November 7, 2026

Product photography from the linked source; the pictured finish is noted above. Image source ↗. A manufacturer SKU identifies a configuration, not a confirmed hardware revision.