Silvercrest SSMS Home Espresso Machine Review

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Silvercrest really wanted to flatter Delonghi with this blatant copy of their homerun hit machine, the Delonghi Dedica. In this video, we compare the build quality and design of the two models. Then, we pull a shot with the SSMS, steam some milk, and investigate the extraction temperature. Finally, we compare the innards. Look below for more pertinent information and accessories suggestions.
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*Sorry about the audio. My camera rejected the plugged in mic, and chose to use the internal mic instead, which is horrible. I had to use Adobe AI Audio to get some workable audio. Thanks for watching!

-- Products used/recommended in this video --
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Impactful Accessories, starting with the most important:

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Last but not least, a capable grinder is necessary. Here are some suggestions:
► Grinder Suggestions: https://kit.co/tomscoffeecorner/grind... (Amazon)
► Delonghi Kit: https://kit.co/tomscoffeecorner/delon...

Machine source: private purchase
Release day:

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:23 Delonghi Dedica vs Silvercrest SSMS
2:36 Silvercrest SSMS Design
6:00 Espresso Demo
8:32 Milk Steaming Demo
11:34 Pressurized Basket Demo
14:07 Temperature Test!
15:57 Inner Design Comparison
19:32 Is it worth it?

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