I know every repeats that the grinder is way more important than the machine, so I pose this question. With around a $2,000-$2500 budget for new equipment, should I get a used Compak K10 Fresh and a new Nuova Simonelli Oscar, or a new Baratza Vario (or used Mazzer SJ) and a used...
by stuart1927 » November 6th, 2013, 3:27 am » in Buying Advice
Hi guys....my first post so please go easy!
I have a QM vetrano 2b on order from CCS and hope to get it this month. I then got into researching grinder options and after literally weeks of web /forum searches, my short list is:
by stuartmac » October 26th, 2013, 12:36 pm » in Buying Advice
I sold my Rosi rr45 as a package deal with my faema due. I'm looking for a replacement without the doser as I don't make that many shots in a day to need or want the extra mess.
First off, I will preface this by saying this is my first post here. Second, I tried to respond to an old(ish) thread about my machine, but it's closed because it's too old.
So with all that said, as mentionned in the title, I'm looking for a grinder for my newly acquired...
I recently came into some money and can finally buy a sweet espresso machine and grinder. I have never used an espresso machine so I am a beginner. That being said, I do not want to buy something to learn on and then upgrade in a year or two. I think I am going to buy the Mazzer...
by dhunt » July 6th, 2013, 3:00 am » in Buying Advice
Hello guys! I've been reading a variety of forums of posts for about 2 weeks now. I am looking to purchase a grinder and machine at end of August. I have noted that I do not want to skip out on getting a good grinder. I have read tons of posts about the importance of a good...
This is an age old question. Sorry if too many of these threads. Couldn't find recent current comparisons. Just looking for subjective opinions. I figure I might enjoy the ultimate or at least close to it....
THE QUESTION: Best home espresso grinder period. Price not an object...
So I have read a lot about how the grinder can be more important then the machine. So I was wondering where diminishing returns really kicks in. I have been considering two scenarios.
1. Rocket R58 or Alex Duetto 3 and a Baratza Vario
by goihma » April 13th, 2013, 4:39 pm » in Buying Advice
So here is the deal:
I am a relatively poor college student. I have a decent internship that allows me some spending money to upgrade my current kit of a mypressi twist and a hario slim hand grinder.
Id be willing to spend either sub- $600 on a machine or sub-$500 on a...