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Baratza Virtuoso 586 Coffee Grinder

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The Baratza Virtuoso is a 40mm conical burr grinder that’s adjustable across 40 degrees of fineness. Its high-torque motor quietly spins the burrs at a low speed of 450 RPM to remove heat and static. The Virtuoso features classy, nickel-plated accents and convenient timed grinding operation at an excellent value.

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Owning the Baratza Virtuoso

The Baratza Virtuoso is an upgrade in aesthetics and functionality from its sister machine, the Baratza Encore. Baratza incorporated nickel-plated metal accents with a satin finish into the Virtuoso, which blend seamlessly into any modern kitchen. Like the Encore, the Virtuoso is modern and precise, delivering consistent grounds at a low price point. It also features a weighted base, 40 degrees of fineness, a second generation gearbox, efficient DC motor, and manual or timed grinding operation. Its gear-reduction motor spins at a low speed of 450 RPM to ensure there is no heat or static build up during grinding. Baratza’s updated gearbox is designed to be robust, quiet, and safe, and the Virtuoso will automatically trigger a thermal cut-off switch if foreign objects enter the burrs. Similar to the Encore, the Virtuoso’s 40mm conical burrs are held in place with a precision mounting system to provide a steady platform for accurate grinding from coarse all the way to fine. The new burrs are so efficient that even at the low rotating speed of 450 RPM, they grind a typical espresso dose in 7 seconds. Plus, they’re removable with no tools, making cleaning them very easy. The Virtuoso is built to perform in any situation, easily dispensing consistent grounds for any brew method, coarse or fine, time and again.

The Baratza Virtuoso is very easy to operate. Like the Encore, the grind can be adjusted within a range of 250 to 1200 microns by turning its 8 oz hopper. Once it’s dialed in, grinding can be done either by holding the button on its face, or turning the timer dial for up to sixty seconds of continuous grinding. The Virtuoso’s motor spins the burrs at a low speed of 450 RPM to ensure there is no heat or static build up while grinding. Grounds are dispensed directly into the 5 oz container with no spillage at all, a wow feature of any grinder. If you’re grinding for espresso, an optional portaholder is available for grinding directly into a portafilter. If you’d prefer even greater precision, the Virtuoso can be fitted with a Baratza Esatto, which turns it into a grind-by-weight grinder, capable of accurately dispensing a preset weight within +/- 0.2 grams. The Virtuoso is offers convenience and class to any user who needs a coarse brew method grinder or entry level espresso grinder. If you’d like a simpler, manual grinder with the same great build quality, take a look at the Encore; or, for electronic controls and serious style upgrade, take a look at Baratza’s Sette line.

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  • Timed Grinding Operation

    The Baratza Virtuoso can be used in two separate ways for serious functionality. Press the button on the front for manual grinding, releasing once the desired amount of grinds are dispensed; or, use the timer dial for up to sixty seconds of continual grinding. You can also remove the grounds container and dispense grinds directly into a portafilter for espresso.

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  • 40 Grind Settings

    The Baratza Virtuoso has 40 stepped grind adjustments with a grind range of 250 to 1200 microns, so you can adjust from fine for espresso to coarse for French press. Alternating between the different grind settings is easy; simply turn the bean hopper. An innovative burr calibration system ensures that each grinder has the full range of grind.

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  • Low Speed Motor

    The high-torque, direct-current motor results in seamless operation; since the burrs are operated at about 450 RPM, heat transfer and static are kept to a minimum. In addition to heat and static reduction, the low RPM lets the grinder remain quiet and unobtrusive. The motor also features an automatically resetting, thermal cut-off switch for safe operation.

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  • Gearbox

    The Virtuoso features the next generation of gearbox design, that, along with a redesigned drive shaft, motor mounting plate, and bushings, incorporates a new drive gear made of 15% glass-filled thermoplastic which is quieter than the prior metal gear, wears better and is more shock resistant. This creates a very robust yet quieter grinding performance.

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Specifications

Property Value
SKU BAVIRTUOSO
Recommended Application Home / Residential
Type of Controls Knob
Frame Material Steel
Grinder Features Easy Access to Burrs
Grinder Setting Controls / Adjustment Type Stepped
Burr Diameter (mm) 40
Grinder Burr Type Stainless Steel
Dispensing Method Doserless
Grinder Drive System Gear Motor
Recommended Grind Selection Brew
Bean Hopper Capacity (Oz) 8 oz
Grinding Method Conical Burr
Clearance Height for Portafilter (Inches) 2.5 in
Programmable Grinding Double,Manual,Single,Timed
Property Value
Bean Hopper Material Plastic
Housing Color Black
Housing Material Plastic
Depth (Inches) 6.3
Height (Inches) 13.7
Weight (Lbs) 8
Width (Inches) 4.72
RPM (Burrs) 450 RPM
Warranty Service Provider Baratza
Warranty Service Provider Phone Number 1-877-701-2021
Manufacturers Warranty Period 1-Year Limited Warranty
Amps 2 A
Volt 110V-120V (US)
Watts 240 Watt

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