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Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Grinder - Preciso Burrs

Our Price $229.00

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Equipped with the latest Preciso 40 mm conical burrs!

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General Specifications

Colors: Black/Silver

Features

The Virtuoso now features the new Baratza Preciso conical 40mm commercial-grade burrs that can be adjusted to 40 different settings allowing you to grind for any coffee-making device from French presses to espresso machines.  With its powerful 480-watt gear-reduction motor and anti-static device, the Virtuoso can handle any coffee grinding situation. And to make grinding for any brew-type simple, the Virtuoso has 2 different ways to activate grinding: a timer switch on the right side of the grinder and a front-mounted push button.

The grounds container on the front of the Virtuoso can catch up to 5oz of coffee grounds a time, and with this grinder’s anti-static device, transferring the grounds to a coffee filter or French press has never been easier. If you choose, you can even remove the grounds container and place your espresso machine’s portafilter beneath the internal coffee-dispensing chute.

To complement the flexibility that this coffee grinder’s internal components allow, the Virtuoso is also built to fit into a wide variety of kitchen decors. The sides and back of the grinder are black, but its top and base are constructed of a satin finished nickel-plated metal for a sleek, understated look. Top it off with an 8oz bean hopper, and you have a grinder that’s both attractive and extremely functional.

What is so special about conical burr grinders that make them better than other designs? By arranging a precisely machined conical screw turning inside of a ribbed cone but not touching, it uses the power of gravity to inevitably make the bean pass through the gap between the screw and the cone. The ribs that are machined into the sides of the screw and the cone help to channel the beans down towards the ever decreasing gap as the screw spins. That gap is the key to the fineness of the grind which can be easily controlled by raising or lowering the screw in the cone to change the size of the gap. This use of gravity and the screw motion allows the grinder to run at less RPM avoiding frictional heat build-up in the grounds which can adversely alter the expected flavor of the coffee.

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Matt Purvis Hi, Is the baratza virtuoso grinder you're selling through Amazon the same as the version you're selling on your site? 199 vs. 229 Thanks, Matt
2:33 PM 2-19-12
Mark Jackson Matt, It is not the same. The one on Amazon is the older version. It is not the new model with the Preciso burrs. You can get the newer model through us for 229. Give us a call if you have any questions.
9:10 AM EST 2-20-12
 
James Layne Regarding the Virtuoso with Preciso burrs, what is the difference between this and the Virtuoso Preciso? I notice that there is no mention of the 11 variable settings between the 40 settings available, as there is on the Preciso. Is this correct? On the Preciso there are effectively 440 settings, but is this true of the Virtuoso with Preciso burrs? I have the Gaggia Classic, but I am reluctant to spend the $440 on the Vario. Will it ever go on sale, and if not, what is a great grinder for up to about $250 or max $300 or so? (Also, what is your opinion on the Rocky?) Thanks! James A New WLL Customer
3:43 AM 2-5-12
Mark Jackson James, You are correct the Preciso gives you the adjustment between each of the micro settings. The Virtuoso just has the macro settings. I would get the Preciso grinder and that will work well with the Gaggia machine. I like the Preciso more then the Rocky as it gives you more control. I think you will really like this grinder and would recommended it.
10:59 AM EST 2-6-12
 
Kevin Arkadie I have a Ranciliio Silvia espresso machine. Will this grinder give me a fine enough grind to get the best espresso out of this machine? Would you say it is equivalent to the Gaggia MDF that you sell in terms of quality of the grind? Thanks.
2:14 PM 1-31-12
Michael Rosso Kevin...Thank you for your interest in the both Gaggia MDF and the Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Grinders. Both of these grinders would give you very similar grind results. The Gaggia MDF uses 50mm falt steel burrs, and the Baratza Virtuoso uses 40 mm ceramic commercial grade burrs for griding. The Gaggia MDF has 34 grind settings, and the Baratza Virtuoso has 40 grind settings. The Gaggia MDF is however only a doser grinder, and the Baratza can be used as either a doser or doserless grinder. I hope this information helps, however if you have more questions please contact us directly at 1-888-411-5282 option 1. Thanks.
9:15 AM EST 2-1-12
 
Randy Corbin How would you compare this to the Gaggia MDF Burr Grinder - advantages/disadvantages? I would like to buy one or the other in the next couple of days. Thanks, Randy Corbin
1:24 PM 1-28-12
Mark Jackson Randy, They are both good grinders. I think it depends a lot on what you want to brew, and with which machine. The Gaggia is going to work very well with espresso. It is designed to be an espresso grinder. It will do a nice job for any espresso it works very well with a commercial style portafilter like the Gaggia machines we sell. It will not work with all styles of portafilters as some are too large such as the Saeco machines. The MDF gives you a nice adjustment range on the fine side of grind. The Virtuoso will also giev you an espresso grind but not as much adjustment on the fine side of the grind adjustment. It does do a nice job and is convinient for all kinds of grind as you can grind into a plastic hopper that is removable. If you have a pressurized portafilter or want to grind for different types of coffee brewers then I would go with this one. If you are just going to grind for espresso then I would go with the MDF.
9:32 AM EST 1-30-12
 
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