Overall Rating
7.5, Based on 44 Reviews
Avg Price
$199.00
Manufacturer
Baratza
Machine Type
conical burr grinder, home model, prosumer, espresso, drip, press
Colors
Black / Steel
Class
Grinder, Conical Burr Consumer
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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From the makers of the Solis Maestro and Maestro Plus comes a new generation of home grinders. Featuring a beefy conical burr set and a dc motor, it is quiet and efficient. Lots of metal too.
John B (quality: 6.0) 10.29.2009 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: A reliable well-built machine for all non-espresso purposes.
Sean Wiseman (quality: 6.0) 10.24.2009 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great grinder and great price. Definite buy!
Ray Valiani (quality: 2.0) 10.18.2009 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: A fantastic way to start your espresso adventure for a reasonable price
Wes Howard-brook 07.02.2009 Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: All the grinder most folks will ever need.
Ivan Spencer (quality: 7.7) 05.23.2009 Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: For 179, I'd say its a deal. Plan on returning unit for lower burr replacement someday. Grind quality is pretty consistent.
Mike Ventura (quality: 6.8) 03.30.2009 Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: With a little "fine tuning" per Barratza instruction - this machine will provide a very fine expresso grind. Also great for drip and French press.
Alan Webster (quality: 6.2) 03.01.2009 Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Takes the grind out of buying a grinder
Don Rutherford (quality: 8.0) 02.07.2009 Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: I CANNOT SPEAK TO ESPRESSO, BUT FOR MY MOKA-DRIP-PRESS NEEDS, THIS MACHINE EXCELS!
Gone Gone (quality: 9.0) 11.21.2008 Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: It works, no quirks.
Patrick King (quality: 6.5) 11.18.2008 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: For home once adjusted, it is primo.
J M (quality: 6.0) 10.27.2008 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Work to unlock the potential, be patient, the price is right for entry level
Peter Forlano (quality: 4.4) 09.13.2008 Rating: 3.8
Bottom Line: This machine and it's company need to do a lot more wood shedding to live up to the name.
Mattias M (quality: 7.3) 05.14.2008 Rating: 5.6
Bottom Line: Don't buy this grinder for a Silvia . . . I regretted not paying $100 more for a Rocky.
Aubrei Merrill (quality: 8.9) 05.13.2008 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Your friendly neighborhood French Press grinder solution.
Jesse Nice (quality: 8.6) 04.26.2008 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Good grinder with a wide range and little retention, but not fine enough control for consistent espresso.
Tony Szpara (quality: 1.1) 04.01.2008 Rating: 5.0
Bottom Line: Find something more durable.
Howard Pierson (quality: 7.0) 03.08.2008 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: This is a great grinder for its niche, one can get better, but you will have to pay more, and be seriously addicted to Barista quality espresso.
Ken L. (quality: 5.7) 02.05.2008 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great grinder for the price.
Mike Hawley (quality: 3.8) 12.20.2007 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: A solid, well built machine and a real value.
Yves Feder (quality: 8.5) 12.10.2007 Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: A marvelous, rugged, quiet and extremely attractive machine that is miles ahead of its imitators.
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