IMAWriter wrote:This is actually incorrect. However, there IS a Preciso you can purchase that Baratza has fitted with Preciso burrs.

What is "incorrect"? What am I missing?

The latest version of the Virtuoso (586) has the same burr as the Precisio, at least that's what Baratza is advertising.

https://www.baratza.com/wp-content/uplo ... -Chart.pdf

As far as the OP is concerned, a refurb vario or used super jolly will often (with some searching) be in the same price range. I've never paid more than $300 for a grinder. Of the two grinders you asked to compare, there is a difference. One will be inadequate and the other woefully inadequate. I'll let you decide which.

Thanks all, I really appreciate it.

FYI, Baratza is selling a refurb Preciso for $239 right now.

http://www.baratza.com/cgi-bin/commerce ... n&key=685R