Thanks don't know that one, does it have a good reputation.
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Believe me, the Cunill is terrible when compared to something new and superior. Add to my list of grinder makers above top end Fiorenzato and Quamar and you've got a fairly comprehensive list to choose from. If you're looking to improve ease of use and consistency then the single biggest gain will be found in a new grinder. I'm not saying don't buy a new machine as well, I'm just saying start with the grinder.Originally posted by Thegrinch View PostI agree, although the cunil seems pretty good, I even seen it in a few cafes. Biggest problem is dose can vary a bit but I'm sure that can happen a lot.
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Why is it so bad, I'm not keen to get the Fiorenzato or anything with a dose chamber where ground beans can sit for a day or 2, at least the cunill grinds the amount you use at that moment. I want something that does that so it's freshly ground each use. Can you bypass the dose unit on the Fiorenzato?
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i can highly recommend the ACS Vesuvius.
I have now had this machine for 10 months and I find it makes great coffee, easy to use and looks great.
I don't mess with the profiles at all now they are set. but thats ok.
I like;
looks [ each to their own but i really like it]
finish and build ( exceptional)
shot timer
quiet operation
on/off timer. [ very quick warm up anyway ]
My next and only upgrade would be the Kees VDW Speedster- just because it looks amazing.
sorry but cannot get this photo right way up!!!
I had an Izzo Alex Duetto before that which was also good but Vesuvius is better. Ialso have the ECM grinder but do not recommend it: not as consistent grind as the Macap M4D which i prefer.
Nice problem to have....
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I have a doserless fiorenzato, I'm actually not really into the chute on it but it's what I have and I got it for a good price.
If I had the dough I'd be inclined to go for a compak k10 fresh, a kony e or a macap m7d. Fortunately for my kids, my wife doesn't share my passion for blowing money on gadgetry, so the fiorenzato will remain on the bench until it's death, which judging from its build quality will be quite some time after my own
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Yes of course. Get a doserless electronic grinder that has low grind retention. That way worse case scenario you'll have to purge a couple of grams from the chute before the day's coffee making. There are many options that fit this spec, but here's a few examples:Originally posted by Thegrinch View PostWhy is it so bad, I'm not keen to get the Fiorenzato or anything with a dose chamber where ground beans can sit for a day or 2, at least the cunill grinds the amount you use at that moment. I want something that does that so it's freshly ground each use. Can you bypass the dose unit on the Fiorenzato?
• Macap M4D
• Compak E6
• Eureka Atom
• Fiorenzato F4E
Or if you want one that's still electronic, but has a funnel so you can access the chute for cleaning (which is not a bad idea), look at:
• Quamar M80E
• Rocket Fausto
• Mazzer SJ E or Major E
• Profitec T64
All these grinders will be an improvement over the Cunill. Some more than others but they're all at least easier to use, probably a bit faster and some may even grind better.
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Interesting, got to be honest, not my machine, thats a R58, not a giotto pp, and not very scientific, N=1 so I wouldn't take much notice of that.Originally posted by symphonie View PostThe difference between a Rocket Giotto and a $6k machine may not be as big as you might think, esp in coffee flavour, even more so if you drink milk based coffees.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuIOlsdDg_oLast edited by Thegrinch; 27 August 2017, 01:51 PM.
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