"Baratza Coffee Grinders; Skilled in the art of coffee grinding…"Focused solely on designing, manufacturing, and distributing the finest home burr coffee grinders, Baratza is known for their attention to detail, which results in top quality products. With quality and usability at the forefront of their designs, Baratza is redefining the standards for home and semi-commercial grinders – a goal they are well on their way to reaching with the introduction of the Baratza Virtu
I purchased the Solis Maestro in 2002. This machine is the same grinder, just a different name. The grinder is still working properly after 11 years which is amazing. This would be considered by anyone to be an incredible value for the money!
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Trying to decide between the virtuoso and the rancilo rocky. There is a big price difference - but I ordered the virtuoso (from somewhere else) and it arrived dead out of the box! I returned it and was so disappointed that I've been trying to look for a different grinder at a similar price point. I haven't seen one yet at a similar price that has as good reviews - and the rocky seems to be the "go-to" for an entry level espresso grinder (I have a gaggia classic). Wondering if I should give the virtuoso another try or go for something else. Any recommendations?
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I have been using a Capresso Infinity grinder for a few years and have no real complaints. It is kind of loud and sometimes there is static but the static seems to vary with the beans. I am going to retire the one I have from everyday use and use it for the occasional pot of decaf. I have been looking at the Baratza Virtuso at $229 and was wondering if it is worth the extra $130 it would cost. Thanks, Frank
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A A Frank,
The Virtuso is a great grinder, and certainly a step up from the Infinity. What kind of brew method are you looking to use it with? It would go great for anything from a French Press up to an entry level espresso machine. If you were planning on going for something like the Silvia, then you would need a grinder that is going to allow for more fine adjustments.
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dongio2 My Vario is a solid workhouse and gives consistent results. Not having used any of the more expensive brands, I still believe I'm getting every penny's worth from Baratza. I would recommend to anyone looking for a good grinder but is not quite ready to break the bank
Daniel Moraldo ♦ Best grinder on the market at the best value too!
I got this grinder with my Rancilio Silvia. Before purchase, I was a little concerned with some of the negative reviews, but after speaking with several people, and several sales-people, decided to try it. I have not been disappointed at all!
The tables that tell you how to set your grinder...
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mjackson ♦ Karen,
Thank you for one of the best written reviews I have read. I am glad you are happy. The great thing is also Baratza is very supportive with any problems people have had and we love working with them. I am happy that you made a good decision on the grinder.
I have Baratza Virtuoso coffee grinder and I using that grinder two years. Couple days ago grinder stop working. When I push pulse button the motor working but cone burr not rotate. What can be a problem? Thanks
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techkathy The gear in the motor may have become stripped. Contact Baratza (www.baratza.com or 1-877-701-2021) to set up repair.
I really like this grinder. I it is fast, quite, and does not leave a lot of grinds in the chute. I really like the ability to macro/micro adjust, and have no problem dialing in the coffee I get. I have tried 5 different espresso blends since getting and all work fine. The portafilter holder...
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mjackson ♦ I agree with all your comments and it is a very good espresso grinder, a true espresso grinder and thanks for the feedback.
Initially I purchased this grinder to be dedicated for espresso grinds only, relying on a cheaper burr grinder to take care of french press and drip grinding needs. But soon after purchasing, the latter conked out so now we use the Vario for everything and it hasn't disappointed. The range of...
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mjackson ♦ Manuel,
I agree I think out of all the grinders we sell this is the most versatile and also works great with any coffee grind. It is hard to beat.
dongio2 I think for the price, you can't beat the features and versatility that this grinder offers too. I put it through paces using it for my regular espresso, a moka pot and drip grinding. It always performs
I bought this grinder for use with a Gaggia Baby Twin. We happen to have the Preciso grinder at work. I don't miss having the finer grind control of the Preciso at all and the burrs are the same quality. Its very consistent in its grind. My only concern is I have to adjust this to pretty much...
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A A Daniel,
I am glad that you are a fan of the Baratza products! They're fantastic, and are a phenomenal company to work with should you ever need to contact them. As far as the grind settings, the Preciso does have many more settings, so it's not surprising that you are using a different setting on the Virtuoso. You may also find that with different beans you may need to crank up the setting as well. One of the many joys of Espresso! It will surely keep you on your toes.
This is one hell of a grinder! It has done everything we need from drip grinds to espresso for our Gaggia Baby Twin. If you've got any maintenance questions, check out the Baratza web site. The photos are great and the directions are simple. We got the removable burr in wrong and a quick check...
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A A Thank you for the review! Baratza certainly has fantastic service, a great site, and are absolutely stress free to work with.
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mjackson ♦ reva,
I think you will find the Rocky to be a better built more solid grinder. It will work well. I am sorry you have had problems with the Baratza. You may want to gave the Preciso a chance as it will give you more range of grind adjustment. I do know Baratza if it has a problems does a great job of resolving any problems with great customer service.
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