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  • Grinder Recommendation - $400 - $500

    Hi All,

    Im feeling like buying something, and that something is a new grinder! I currently have a dual boiler / smart grinder combo, and am looking for any recommendations RE: grinders in this price range. From my browsing of the grinder threads the k3 touch seems to feature, but would be interested in opinions...

  • #2
    Re: Grinder Recommendation - $400 - $500

    K3 push or something second hand, there are a few mazzers about if you want a doser.

    Im happy with the quality of my K3 Touch, I dont use the timed feature and its a bit loud and slow but the consistency is there.

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    • #3
      Re: Grinder Recommendation - $400 - $500

      Agreed.

      We currently have some very nice numbers on K3T stock for members. See our CS members webpage

      Cheers

      Chris

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      • #4
        Re: Grinder Recommendation - $400 - $500

        Hi Chris,

        Can you pm me a user/pass for the site? also, whats the difference between at k3t ad k3p?

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        • #5
          Re: Grinder Recommendation - $400 - $500

          Scratch the explanation for the k3t vs k3p, found out!

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          • #6
            Re: Grinder Recommendation - $400 - $500

            Does it have to be new?

            If not there are a few minis for sale on here currently, which you might be able to get into your price range with some smooth negotiation and a little stretching of your budget. They pop up on here all the time.

            i would highly recommend them, worth the $ for the  step up over the k3

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            • #7
              Re: Grinder Recommendation - $400 - $500

              Hi MFT,

              Im not fussed with new, as long as its not to much of a d dog. When you say minis, are you suggesting the mazzer mini? If so, whats major differnece b/w the k3t and the mini?

              Also, Ive currently got a SmartGrinder and am wondering if its actually worth the upgrade?

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              • #8
                Re: Grinder Recommendation - $400 - $500

                I have the super jolly picked up second hand for four hundred, the mazzer mini looks pretty but from talking to quite a few owners its slow and isnt really much chop over the compak k3, certainly not worth the extra dollars. In one instance they even sold their newly acquired mini and went back to the k3 because they couldnt tell the difference, now that was on a breville dual.

                In saying all that I have no experience in either the compak or mini as I went from a sunbeam grinder to the jolly.

                Which in my wifes words were why didnt you get the grinder sooner lol

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                • #9
                  Re: Grinder Recommendation - $400 - $500

                  Hi kaffineaddict,

                  Im looking for a doserless machine - i prefer grinding straight into the basket.

                  Are you able to get a super jolly, and replace the doser?

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                  • #10
                    Re: Grinder Recommendation - $400 - $500

                    Originally posted by 3631292D3B2C6767675E0 link=1328070184/8#8 date=1328140237
                    Hi kaffineaddict,

                    Im looking for a doserless machine - i prefer grinding straight into the basket.

                    Are you able to get a super jolly, and replace the doser?
                    Not without significant expense- The doser cone alone is US$180+ and its one of many bits required. Best to just buy a SJ-E instead

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                    • #11
                      Re: Grinder Recommendation - $400 - $500

                      Hmm, but its way beyond my budget!

                      Would I notice a major difference with the k3t?

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                      • #12
                        Re: Grinder Recommendation - $400 - $500

                        Originally posted by 3B3C242036216A6A6A530 link=1328070184/10#10 date=1328142788
                        Hmm, but its way beyond my budget!

                        Would I notice a major difference with the k3t?
                        Nope- it is just slower- as is the mini

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                        • #13
                          Re: Grinder Recommendation - $400 - $500

                          The best $400 grinder is probably the Rosco hand grinder. Great build quality, excellent and consistent grind, simple and quick to clean - retains no grinds. Grinds easily, quickly and quietly - and will still be working long after the electric machines are binned. The minimal upper body exercise is a bonus.

                          Cheers
                          Peter

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                          • #14
                            Re: Grinder Recommendation - $400 - $500

                            If you were happy to consider a hand grinder the Orphan Espresso Pharos is within your price range and will deliver better results in the cup than anything costing up to about 10 times as much. It uses a large conical burr set in a manual custom designed body and is fast and easy to use.

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