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  • Identity
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    ...and by the more solid build quality of the mazzer imo.

    depends also how the doser drops - you can think of it as being doserless after the 6 segments if you want.

    perhaps rephrasing the question as:

    "Will I be able to tell the difference in the cup?" would help - unfortunately I cant help you there as Ive never a/bed them - If anyone has a K3T and is in Sydney, Im happy to be a testee, but theyre both flat burr home-use/decaf grinders and share a lot of things in common. If youre buying a K3T, Id wait for the new revision one!

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  • JetBlack_Espresso
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    Originally posted by 4E414B5D4A587B2F0 link=1250037393/18#18 date=1252538283
    but the original question... is it worth splashing out the extra $230!
    The price difference is largely explained by the doser on the Mazzer Mini versus no doser on the Compak K3 Touch.

    So, how useful will the doser be to you?

    This will probably depend on your technique and usage. Are you a sweeper? Do you make serveral coffees in one session? Yes to both of these and the doser starts become very useful ...

    charlie

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  • andrewT
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    but the original question... is it worth splashing out the extra $230! Thats a fair bit of cash.
    If that extra few$$ means I dont have to upgrade again then Im happy to pay it. The worst thing would be to have bought the Touch and then realised I need to upgrade to the Mini (or whatever)
    Might as well just go the extra mile to begin with!

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  • greenman
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    Re: Compak K3 Touch vs Mazzer Mini?

    Originally posted by 517A787C7B7C765D150 link=1250037393/15#15 date=1252050709
    I am a newbie to the forum but am interested in this thread.  I just got given a Giotto Rocket for my 40th birthday (lucky me!) and my current grinder (Sunbeam) is not up to the job.  

    Am looking at upgrading - my preference is a doserless grinder (as I only make single cups during the week) and initial research was leading me towards the Compak K3 Touch or Mazzer Mini electronic.  I know there is a fair price hike between the two so am really interested to hear feedback on whether it is worth it given the machine it will be grinding for

    Any feedback appreciated.

    Thanks
    Dom
    Hi Dom, Ive got the Mini with doser and once I got into a routine doing single drinks wass not a problem, I just measure enough for a double shot and put in hopper, grind into doser and thwack it into the pf, the doser helps break up the odd clump and waste is very minimal, I pondered going doserless but after reading countless posts and advice from fellow snobs I decided on the Mazzer for its build quality and reliablility. There are some great choices out there, good luck with your choice

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  • Buschy
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    Welcome and a good question  . It is something that has crossed my mind before as well. I have owned a K3 Touch.

    The mini-e is a bit smaller, and has a group handle holder but I wonder if it offers any other advantage considering the difference in price? The end product any better? I believe the Mazzer has a screen or similar that assists in breaking up clumps (not that clumping was ever a concern with the K3...).

    Adjusting the timing on the Compak is not ideal but the Mazzer also seems a bit fussy. M4D on the other hand...

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  • DominicH
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    I am a newbie to the forum but am interested in this thread. I just got given a Giotto Rocket for my 40th birthday (lucky me!) and my current grinder (Sunbeam) is not up to the job.

    Am looking at upgrading - my preference is a doserless grinder (as I only make single cups during the week) and initial research was leading me towards the Compak K3 Touch or Mazzer Mini electronic. I know there is a fair price hike between the two so am really interested to hear feedback on whether it is worth it given the machine it will be grinding for

    Any feedback appreciated.

    Thanks
    Dom

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  • Martial_Monkey
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    Appliance Maintenance in Sydney - the importer

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  • Monti
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    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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  • Dennis
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    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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  • Fudgetrucker
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    Hasnt Compak gone bust?

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  • Dimal
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    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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  • Martial_Monkey
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    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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  • Luke_G
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    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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  • Identity
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    I skipped the Vario when I wanted to upgrade.

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  • TC
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    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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