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  • My Rocky died! Which grinder to go with ECM Synchronika?

    Would love some advice about what grinder to pair with my Synchronika!

    My rocky doser is dying a slow death and I will need to replace it, so would love your suggestions for a grinder - doesn't have to look matchy matchy, just want something quieter than the rocky, less retention, cleaner (end up with grinds everywhere currently) and one that will last!

    I have always liked the Mazzers but there are more on the market now to think about! I would love to be able to have settings set, stick the portafilter in, turn it on and get the correct amount, rather than having to weigh it every time like I do now.

    Currently only doing around 3 x espresso's per day, more on the weekend!

    Thanks for your help.

  • #2
    Originally posted by WACoffee View Post
    Would love some advice about what grinder to pair with my Synchronika!

    My rocky doser is dying a slow death and I will need to replace it, so would love your suggestions for a grinder - doesn't have to look matchy matchy, just want something quieter than the rocky, less retention, cleaner (end up with grinds everywhere currently) and one that will last!

    I have always liked the Mazzers but there are more on the market now to think about! I would love to be able to have settings set, stick the portafilter in, turn it on and get the correct amount, rather than having to weigh it every time like I do now.

    Currently only doing around 3 x espresso's per day, more on the weekend!

    Thanks for your help.
    What’s the budget? New only or is used ok?

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    • #3
      New would be preferable!

      Budget probably up to $1500. Happy to spend less, probably don't want to spend more as it's just for home use!! Not sure there is much more bang for buck after that price is there?

      Thanks!

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      • #4
        G'day WA coffee,

        Three that come to mind from me, all with slightly different features and benefits.

        1/ The Sette 270wi - Porter filter holder, will grind to weight ( so fits your wish there) Down side - it is noisy! Well within your budget https://www.casaespresso.com.au/bara...tte-270wi.html
        2/ The Eureka Specialita - porter filter holder, timed doses ( so easy to get consistent doses) , very quiet! - down side , it does have a bit of retention https://www.casaespresso.com.au/eure...-perfetto.html
        3/ Niche Zero - super fast, near zero retention , quiet - down side - manual dose control, doesn't have a porta filter holder https://www.casaespresso.com.au/niche-zero.html

        i would lean towards the Niche if you can adapt to the manual dose control

        Cheers

        Antony
        www.casaespresso.com.au

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        • #5
          I’d go with the ECM S64 or the T64 (Profitec equivalent). Both are fast, accurate and rock solid reliable.

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          • #6
            Eureka Atom or Mahlkoenig Vario, both extremely accurate timers. The Atom is quiet, the Vario not so much. The Atom retains a bit, the Vario not so much.

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            • #7
              My Rocky died! Which grinder to go with ECM Synchronika?

              I’d have to agree that something from Eureka would fit the bill. The new Specialita is a higher specced and quiter version of the Mignon and the Atom is another step up. I have a Mahlkonig Vario and am super happy with it. I’ve owned lots of grinders and it’s my favourite so far. It’s not the quietest, but it’s not the noisiest either. If I’m ever making coffee while the family are asleep I put my hand on top of the hopper (which acts as a big amplifier on grinders) and that muffles it noticeably. It’s fast enough that it’s not annoying to do occasionally. There’s also the Macap M4D and something from Compak could be in your price range, but I believe Eureka offers better value for money.
              The offerings from Rocket, ECM and Profitec (all the same grinder in a different skin) are satisfactory, but all over priced for what they are in my opinion.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by LeroyC View Post
                The
                The offerings from Rocket, ECM and Profitec (all the same grinder in a different skin)
                The Rocket is not the same as the ECM/Profitec. It’s a modified Eureka design.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by herzog View Post
                  The Rocket is not the same as the ECM/Profitec. It’s a modified Eureka design.
                  Ah right. I knew it was a reskinned something. Probably a pretty good grinder functionally if it’s got Eureka internals, but it’s got a disappointing exterior in my opinion.

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                  • #10
                    The Rocket Fausto has Eureka Atom internals, the Faustino is essentially a Eureka Silenzio.

                    Styling may not suit everyone but both are very solid units

                    Cheers

                    Antony
                    www.casaespresso.com.au

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                    • #11
                      Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

                      Seems like a Eureka is the way to go. Are Mazzers a thing of the past??

                      Will I find much difference between the Eureka offerings? Is upgrading to the Atom going to give me a noticeable experience or would I be just as good getting the Specialtia or similar?

                      Now this Niche Zero. Looks good but can you put enough beans in it for more than one cup at a time? Say I am making 3-4 coffees, will I have to refill the grinder for each coffee or can I set it to grind say 18gm but the hopper holds more?

                      Hope that makes sense.

                      Thanks again all. Appreciate the input.

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                      • #12
                        WA the point of the niche is single dosing. If you want to use it like a regular hopper buy the Eurekas.

                        Possibly a shallow reason but for me the specialita looks 100x better than the Atom on the bench and definitly was enough grinder for me.
                        I guess asthetics does come into it, its a domestic thing not just completely for function

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                        • #13
                          Thanks for the clarification Cats. Yes, I thought it was single dosing but a picture I saw showed it as having a large looking section that held more than 1 dose. Hence the confusion.

                          Good feedback about the aesthetics also. Appreciate the input.

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                          • #14
                            I actually don't mind the look of the Mahlkonig Vario. How would this machine compare to the Eureka offerings?

                            By the way I only need to grind for my Synchronika, I don't use anything else for coffee.

                            Ideally just want to press a button for 2 shots and it will dispense the correct amount, relatively quietly and without leaving mess all over my bench!

                            I feel like the Niche Zero doesn't have the luxury of time behind it and I don't want to be repairing/replacing my grinder untimely. I also think I will regret it the second I need to make more than 1 coffee.

                            Thanks.

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                            • #15
                              The Vario is amazing bang for the buck, but if it's quiet you want get an Atom or Mignon Silenzio. Varios aren't the noisiest grinders around, but they're in the top league.

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