Overall Rating
8.4, Based on 30 Reviews
Avg Price
Varies
Manufacturer
Innova
Machine Type
Conical burr, Flat burr, Doser, Chute, Semi-Commercial grinder
Colors
Red, Black, Aluminum
Class
Grinder, Burr, Prosumer
Pro Review
No
First Look
Yes
QuickShot
No
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Innova, the new company fronting for Ascaso, has a range of options available for this grinder, from conical burr doserless, to flat burr with a doser.
Ünsal ORLU 02.21.2012 Rating: 7.0
Product Reviewed: Ascaso i1-d flat burr
Bottom Line: Good home-use grinder, if used at a particular grind setting and you don't frequently switch between settings.
Lucas Maillette 12.29.2008 Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: Ascaso i1 grinder
Bottom Line: Considering buying a Rancilio Rocky? Get an Ascaso I1 instead.
Dave Edwards 04.05.2009 Rating: 8.6
Product Reviewed: Grinder
Bottom Line: Reliable consistent grinder with an infinite level of grind adjustment
Michael S 02.05.2010 Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: I-2
Bottom Line: The best grinder at its price point.
Michael S 02.05.2010 Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: I-2
Bottom Line: The best grinder at its price point.
Jeff Spirer 04.23.2011 Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: I-Steel I-2
Bottom Line: Great grinder for espresso that does exactly what you want.
Dave Mclennan 10.13.2011 Rating: 9.6
Product Reviewed: acaso i1 flat burr
Bottom Line: DONT SPEND HUNDREDS OR $1000S ON A HOME GRINDER, WHEN YOU DONT NEED TO THE LELIT PL53 FOR $279 IS GREAT TO
Fengshui . (quality: 2.0) 05.06.2007 Rating: 5.6
Product Reviewed: i/1
Bottom Line: A good home grinder that could be great with a few more design tweaks
Steve Friedman (quality: 2.8) 12.15.2008 Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: grinder
Bottom Line: High end results at a good price
Jakob Ram (quality: 4.5) 12.05.2006 Rating: 5.4
Product Reviewed: I-1 without Doser/Timer
Bottom Line: Overrated! Lots of design flaws.
C H (quality: 6.0) 07.08.2002 Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: Flat burrs, no doser
Bottom Line: I am happy
Ken Fox (quality: 6.4) 07.04.2002 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Connical Doserless
Bottom Line: A terrific buy in a sturdy but inexpensive home coffee grinder adequate for espresso use.
Chuck Dienzo (quality: 6.4) 01.11.2005 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Flat Burr w/ Doser
Bottom Line: Looking for your first serious (Espresso only) grinder? Buy this one!
Dan Stenger (quality: 6.8) 07.02.2002 Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: conical burr, doserless
Bottom Line: Buy it if you are a little short on cash, love espresso and don't mind some extra cleanup.
Dezco Inc (quality: 6.9) 02.23.2002 Rating: 9.8
Product Reviewed: Innova I-1 w/timer
Bottom Line: Very good looking heavy duty grinder with micro-metric adjustment . Deliver very even grinding. Minimum heat. : )
. . (quality: 7.0) 10.25.2004 Rating: 8.2
Product Reviewed: FB/DL
Bottom Line: Great for the money, but for the money has its problems.
Sam Cafarelli (quality: 7.0) 10.16.2005 Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: I2
Bottom Line: Makes killer espresso, just make sure you have extra chutes and hoppers...
Anthony C (quality: 7.0) 02.10.2009 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Ascaso I-1D
Bottom Line: Noisy cows grind great coffee.
Holly D (quality: 7.1) 01.15.2002 Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: grinder
Bottom Line: Looks great, works great, definitely a strong competitor for Rocky.
Will Taylor (quality: 7.1) 09.12.2002 Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: conical, doserless
Bottom Line: I plan on keeping this grinder until it wears out.
Alex Yeh (quality: 7.2) 01.14.2002 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: A good grinder if you only use it for espresso.
Eric Larson (quality: 7.6) 04.15.2002 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Innova flat burr w/doser
Bottom Line: A beautiful, (almost) infinately adjustable, quality grinder at a good price.
Jerry Beecham (quality: 7.8) 11.05.2002 Rating: 9.4
Product Reviewed: I-2
Bottom Line: I could have spent more money and bought the Mazzer Mini, but I doubt the espresso would be any better.
Mike P (quality: 7.8) 08.27.2004 Rating: 9.6
Product Reviewed: I2
Bottom Line: prosumer grinder at bargin price... youll smile everytime you use it
Simon Fell (quality: 8.0) 09.06.2005 Rating: 5.6
Product Reviewed: i2 Doserless
Bottom Line: Initially looked like a bargin espresso grinder, but the design flaws mean it has a limited lifetime.
Leszek Nowosielski (quality: 8.0) 11.06.2010 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Ascaso i-Steel i-1
Bottom Line: Love it!
Laura Taylor (quality: 8.2) 03.23.2002 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: I-2 Conical/No Doser
Bottom Line: Very affordable, capable grinder
Douglas DeHart (quality: 8.3) 07.17.2006 Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: Ascaso I-1d
Bottom Line: A serious espresso grinder for demanding home use at an attractive price.
James Schulman (quality: 8.6) 06.26.2002 Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: conical no doser
Bottom Line: Phenomenal espresso grind at a low price; but slow, noisy, and a pain to use
Sespe33 Sespe33 (quality: 8.9) 04.25.2003 Rating: 9.6
Product Reviewed: I-2 Conical / Doserless
Bottom Line: Innova grinders are designed to produce excellent espresso!
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