I wish I could find the Macap MXK grinder in the USA

[ricci71]

CODE 702014
AUTOMATIC COFFEE GRINDER MXK 350 R.P.M. SILENT
CONICAL BLADES 63mm
V220 250W


It looks like Chris' Coffee Service offers the Macap flat burr version here
http://www.chriscoffee.com/products/home/grinders/macapmxgrinder

Maybe if enough people asked, Chris would think about selling the conical model.

I would love to have a conical burr grinder of this quality wouldn't you??

[mrosco]

If Chris doesn't have it try Jim at 1st-line.com they carry MACAP as well. I'm sure if you ask one of them they can probably get it for you.

[ricci71]

Thank you, I'll give it a shot.


Vajra

[chris]

I already have them on order.

[Woofy]

I already have them on order.

That's fantastic! Any guestimate on approximate price?

Thanks, Chris!

[1st-line]

CODE 702014
AUTOMATIC COFFEE GRINDER MXK 350 R.P.M. SILENT
CONICAL BLADES 63mm
V220 250W


It looks like Chris' Coffee Service offers the Macap flat burr version here
http://www.chriscoffee.com/produc...ers/macapmxgrinder

Maybe if enough people asked, Chris would think about selling the conical model.

I would love to have a conical burr grinder of this quality wouldn't you??

We have the first order placed with Macap. These should be available in the USA in January or February of 2006. A price has not been determined yet as the price is based on the Euro exchange rate.

[Balthazar_B]

Anyone know if it will come in a doserless version?

[chris]

No, it's a commercial grinder for a coffee shop it will NOT be available in doserless.

[ricci71]

Great! I've been waiting for a conical burr grinder of similar quality to the Mazzer Mini. I look forward to it!

[mteahan]

You should expect this, or any other large conical grinder to be quite expensive. If it really is a 63mm conical, it is only 5mm smaller than a Eureka and Rossi, and will be priced in that same ballpark. Probably double that of a Super Jolly and more than a major.

There is still not a reasonable mid line conical that I am aware of. The motor necessary to churn a 60+mm mill at sub 400 rpm is not cheap, and Macap is not crap.

This may not yet be the droid you are looking for.

Over half of the manufacturers in Italy produce conicals--there is no shortage. The shortage is over here.

[ricci71]

Ouch!!!

I have seen a Cimbali Junior Max? combination conical flat burr. Does anyone know about these??

Body Silver and Gold versions Grinding start and stop automatic Motor Single-phase Motor output (W) 300 Grinding stones Flat - conic Grinding stones' diameter (mm - in) 64 - 2.5" Output per hour (approx. kg -lb.) 7,5 - 16.5 Coffee beans' hopper capacity (approx. Kg - lb) 1 - 2.2 Height x Depth x Width (mm - in) 470x360x225 - 18.5"x14.2"x8.9" There is a $125.00 surcharge for Gold version.

Updated: See Not Getting an M3, What about Cimbali Jr MAX? same burrs!!

[mteahan]

I have not seen this. If it is truly a hybrid conical, then it is basically the 64mm version of the Versalab setup. The only advantage to the hybrid is that the cone pre-crushes the coffee and it is ground by traditional flat mills, though the flat mills spin slower and have a uniform grinding surface without pre-crushing.

The 68mm hybrids have been discontinued in favor of the 64mm's. Don't know why.

The only real advantage of the hybrid is that you only have to replace half the set when they wear out.

There are no full size conical bargains that I am aware of.

Yet.