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  • Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

    hey guys, soz for all the posts on the grinders but i am currently trying todo as much research as possible before i get a new one.

    The two grinders i am tossing up between are the compak k3 touch, ($550) and the mazzer mini manual ($780)

    I have played with the k3s before, and liked them, but never used a mini before.

    Is the mini worth the extra $230?

    I wouldnt mind the doser, not for letting it fill up, but for wiping back into as to not waste excess grinds.


    Would love any feedback from people who have used both

    Cheers


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    Re: Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

    The Mahlkonig Vario (known in the states as the Baratza Vario) has been getting alot of good press recently and costs about a mazzer mini manual. It is available in Aus./no sponsors stock it yet as far as i know. I have no experience with this machine but thought Id put in an extra option just to shake things up a little.

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    • #3
      Re: Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

      Originally posted by 405B5919405B59340 link=1250037393/0#0 date=1250037393
      hey guys, soz for all the posts on the grinders but i am currently trying todo as much research as possible before i get a new one.

      The two grinders i am tossing up between are the compak k3 touch, ($550) and the mazzer mini manual ($780)

      I have played with the k3s before, and liked them, but never used a mini before.

      Is the mini worth the extra $230?

      I wouldnt mind the doser, not for letting it fill up, but for wiping back into as to not waste excess grinds.


      Would love any feedback from people who have used both

      Cheers
      Mmmmm. Comparing nondoser vs. doser model. Difficult. Apples and oranges...   However, Greg P did conduct a very thorough review of the Compak K3 Elite (doser version of K3) vs. Mazzer Mini a little while back and that should provide you with some info that you can use to compare with respect to Compak>Mazzer grind adjustment, finish, internals, etc. The review can be accessed from his tamper website.

      Heres the link - http://www.coffeetamper.com.au/**/reviews/mini-k3/

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      • #4
        Re: Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

        I would have to suggest the Ditting Vario Tom Tom.

        Ceramic flat burrs said to outlast you life span and a good warranty made it my number one choice.

        I have used mazzers and Boema, Bezzeras, Cunnills and the like as a barista. I recently replaced my Nouvo Simonelli MDXA commercial grinder with the above said Vario and im not going to look back.
        Admittedly im one of those "gotta be different" people but it deffinatley worth a look


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        • #5
          Re: Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

          Originally posted by 023B252B11094E0 link=1250037393/3#3 date=1250740899
          I would have to suggest the Ditting Vario Tom Tom.

          Ceramic flat burrs said to outlast you life span and a good warranty made it my number one choice.

          I have used mazzers and Boema, Bezzeras, Cunnills and the like as a barista. I recently replaced my Nouvo Simonelli MDXA commercial grinder with the above said Vario and im not going to look back.
          Admittedly im one of those "gotta be different" people but it deffinatley worth a look
          Hmm...I wouldnt put it in the same price bracket though :-? For those who dont know, the Ditting grinder is a rebadged Malkoenig and comes with a Robur sized price tag....

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          • #6
            Re: Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

            Good point 2mcm!!!

            I keep forgetting i didnt pay retail price for mine.
            Still i cant think of any other grinder i could upgrade to if i wanted to upgrade.

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            • #7
              Re: Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

              Originally posted by 566F717F455D1A0 link=1250037393/5#5 date=1250742878
              Still i cant think of any other grinder i could upgrade to if i wanted to upgrade.
              FWIW AndyL upgraded his for a Robur-e and I respect his opinion :P

              And now, we resume service in the $500-800 price range

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              • #8
                Re: Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

                I skipped the Vario when I wanted to upgrade.

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                • #9
                  Re: Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

                  I not only upgraded but downsized at the same time...between the Brazillia Portafino single group commercial and the Nouvo Simonelly grinder, there was only room left on the bench for a toaster and a microwave! ;D oops!

                  The.... misses.... didnt like me taking over her bench space so much so a downsize was in order!

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                  • #10
                    Re: Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

                    No the Vario (the one pictured) is only around $700 purchased in australia from the importer (Ive had quotes). The K30 Vario on the other hand...

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                    • #11
                      Re: Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

                      And how does this relate to the original question posed by the OP?

                      Time to get back on topic I reckon....

                      Mal.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

                        Hasnt Compak gone bust?

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                        • #13
                          Re: Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

                          Originally posted by 794A5B585A4B4D4A5C545A4D3F0 link=1250037393/11#11 date=1250922182
                          Hasnt Compak gone bust?
                          No. Diamond Services went into liquidation. They were the importers for Compak products. Expobar have now been appointed as distributors for Compak.

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                            Re: Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

                            Originally posted by 597566607D75784B597B7A7F716D140 link=1250037393/9#9 date=1250762147
                            No the Vario (the one pictured) is only around $700 purchased in australia from the importer (Ive had quotes). The K30 Vario on the other hand...
                            Who is selling the Vario in OZ?

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                            • #15
                              Re: Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

                              Appliance Maintenance in Sydney - the importer

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