Overall Rating
7.4, Based on 90 Reviews
Avg Price
$100.00
Manufacturer
Baratza
Machine Type
Conical burr, hopper, grinds bin, doser like grinding, on off swith
Colors
Black
Class
Grinder, Conical Burr Consumer
Pro Review
Yes
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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The first grinder produced by Baratza, and originally sold under the Solis name. Features a conical burr and an on-off side switch. Discontinued.
Mike Foster (quality: 7.2)
09.01.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great grinder--read Mark's detailed review if you haven't already.
Jim R. (quality: 7.1)
07.22.2002
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great value for the money, you cannot go wrong with this grinder. You can spend a bunch more and still not have as good a grinder as you have in the Maestro!
Steve Dearth (quality: 7.2)
07.04.2002
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: An excellent grinder worth every penny paid.
Timothy Chan (quality: 6.4)
07.02.2002
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: A more than adequate grinder
Neil Edwards (quality: 6.0)
06.26.2002
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Excellent grinder for home usage.
Christopher Groppi (quality: 6.9)
06.23.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Unless you have over $200 to spend on a grinder, this machine is IT.
Richard Santos (quality: 6.4)
05.16.2002
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: If your looking for an entry to mid-level grinder, this is it.
Jack Berry (quality: 7.4)
05.11.2002
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: My mind never wonders what it would be like to own a better grinder - this one is that good.
David Willis (quality: 6.3)
05.03.2002
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great grinder in it's price range for most home espresso enthusiasts.
Curtis Ward (quality: 6.3)
04.14.2002
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Quiet grinder. Wonderful grind quality. Wide variety of grind settings. Easy to operate.
Donald Blum (quality: 5.3)
04.07.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A good all-around grinder for everything, but don't expect the grind settings and doser that better espresso grinders have.
Stanford Easley (quality: 6.2)
03.25.2002
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Good grind. Know that you'll be dealing with static.
Tarik Ghbeish (quality: 7.7)
03.18.2002
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Best product in it's class and best value for the average user.
Kimber Mata (quality: 6.3)
02.28.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Overall a great grinder in it's price range. WOuld be perfect for a house that grinds for drip and espresso.
Patrick Toomey (quality: 6.5)
02.16.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: An excellent no frills quiet unit that is appropriate for the home kitchen!!
Anders Halskov-Jensen (quality: 7.0)
02.13.2002
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Wanna try a burr grinder? Go get the Maestro.................
Eric Larson (quality: 7.3)
01.18.2002
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Well executed grinder for most applications, but buy a grinder that matches your machine.
T. Guilbert (quality: 7.9)
01.15.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: A well-designed product that does exactly what it was designed to do; a big step up from the Braun KMM30.
Colin Newell (quality: 6.7)
12.30.2001
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: This is the right grinder for the right price for just about anyone!
Mike McGinness (quality: 7.0)
12.29.2001
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Possibly the best home grinder out there for under $200!
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