Any Problem With Cimbali Max Hybrid and Large Beans?

[Java Man]

I've heard rumours that large beans tend to get hung up in the throat of the low-profile version of the Max (as modified in response to Chris Coffee's suggestions), thus effectively "filtering" large beans out of what goes through to the burrs. Have any Max owners/users found this to be true?

Java

[cafeIKE]

There's a gap below the hopper above the burrs that catches beans, regardless of size.

Dave Stephens modded his Max here.

It's more of a "What were they thinking?" annoyance than a serious problem. Ken Fox describes it here

Large or small, all beans meet their demise in Max's maw.

[HB]

This should help: La Cimbali Junior Grinder Mod - Hopper Throat Extension.

[cannonfodder]

I have not had any problems and I have used some huge Java beans in my blends. The Max is an equal opportunity bean crusher.