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.
Renato A. (quality: 6.0) 11.19.2007 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Sono molto contento
Joel Bristol (quality: 8.0) 10.27.2007 Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Great grinder for the price that WILL do espresso....... but just barely.
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.
Aloka Rajiv (quality: 6.0) 10.04.2007 Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: A good mid-priced burr grinder.
Ryan Palmer (quality: 7.0) 09.04.2007 Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: simply put, one of the best grinders on the market for its price range, very few complaints
Kevin Welch (quality: 7.3) 08.30.2007 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great grinder that produces great espresso and french press grinds with no static problems. But you need to buy it from Baratza and ask for it to be factory calibrated to "fine".
Antonius De Korte (quality: 7.0) 08.21.2007 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: An excellent grinder for the money, at least for drip.
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.
Oana D (quality: 6.0) 06.12.2007 Rating: 5.0
Bottom Line: A good grind, but it breaks easily.
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.
M Lawrence (quality: 8.0) 01.27.2007 Rating: 5.4
Bottom Line: This is a good grinder, but if it breaks I will buy something else in the hope I can get one that does not make me clean the kitchen as often ...
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.
A C (quality: 6.3) 12.21.2006 Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Good grinder for the money but a bit messy.
Roy Mongiovi (quality: 6.5) 09.04.2006 Rating: 2.0
Bottom Line: Save your $200. You can get a whirly blade grinder that's just as bad as the Virtuoso for a lot less money.
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!!
Jerry Atencio (quality: 1.8) 08.20.2006 Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: A Great Product!
Paul Wood (quality: 7.2) 05.22.2006 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: More than a steal if you get it at the refurbished price from Baratza.
Alan Adler (quality: 6.0) 05.11.2006 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: The best grinder I've ever used.
Steve Pacenka (quality: 8.0) 05.04.2006 Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Good basic choice for people who need a wide range of grind sizes
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