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.
A C (quality: 6.3) 12.21.2006 Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Good grinder for the money but a bit messy.
Aaron Fabbri (quality: 7.0) 02.09.2007 Rating: 5.2
Bottom Line: Not ready for the mass-market. I feel like I got a prototype machine with obvious shortcomings.
Alan Adler (quality: 6.0) 05.11.2006 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: The best grinder I've ever used.
Alan Webster (quality: 6.2) 03.01.2009 Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Takes the grind out of buying a grinder
Aloka Rajiv (quality: 6.0) 10.04.2007 Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: A good mid-priced burr grinder.
Antonius De Korte (quality: 7.0) 08.21.2007 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: An excellent grinder for the money, at least for drip.
Aubrei Merrill (quality: 8.9) 05.13.2008 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Your friendly neighborhood French Press grinder solution.
Craig Kelliher (quality: 6.0) 10.10.2007 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Best price performer on the market. Solid build, consistent results, stable weight, easy adjustability. Compact, handsome, tough. Kinda like Brad Pitt.
David Kamikawa (quality: 5.5) 10.05.2007 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A nice grinder for a nice price.
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!
Donald Varona (quality: 7.8) 06.20.2007 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A very good grinder for non-espresso coffee, if you don't mind its quirks.
Eero Simoncelli (quality: 9.0) 12.30.2006 Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Reasonable value for the price. A few outstanding features, and a few drawbacks that can be worked around.
Frederick Schechter (quality: 6.3) 09.02.2006 Rating: 1.2
Bottom Line: Do not buy this machine! We have been Beta-testers for Baratza. If you must buy it or one of its off-shoots, call Baratza and ask for the new "SWEET" machine!!
Geary Lyons (quality: 8.4) 02.26.2006 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: The Virtuoso is a great all purpose grinder that will have its place on my counter for a long time!
Gone Gone (quality: 9.0) 11.21.2008 Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: It works, no quirks.
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.
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.
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
Jerry Atencio (quality: 1.8) 08.20.2006 Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: A Great Product!
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.
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