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  • #61
    Re: Sunbeam EM0450 - new conical burr grinder

    Originally posted by fatboy link=1161409619/45#59 date=1210920389
    Anyhow, thats how I read it.
    Yep, me too.....

    I thought Randy was trying to be helpful with a very comprehensive reply,

    Mal.

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    • #62
      Re: Sunbeam EM0450 - new conical burr grinder


      I agree. However, I dont think Randy is aware that the EM0450 performs very similar to the Lux, with essentially the same burr set.

      When put up against the Robur, the Lux came out surprisingly well in terms of shot quality. The difference with these cheaper grinders is their longevity and ease of use. Problems with the Sunbeams plastic burr carrier have been well documented on this site. Nevertheless, when they work they do a pretty good job.

      Cheers,

      Mark.

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      • #63
        Re: Sunbeam EM0450 - new conical burr grinder

        Oops ... I didnt mean to cause such a stir with my first post ;D

        I do admit that if I could have afforded it I would have bought a better grinder, but considering the current financial situation with high interest rates, inflation etc. I purchased what was sensible for me ... I am dead set against going into debt for this sort of thing, it just doesnt make sense to me.

        Having said that, I will eventually buy a better grinder and no doubt a better espresso machine (even Im not immune from upgrade-itis) but it will be when I can afford it.

        For now, I (and my wife) are happy to be able to get up in the morning and have a great cup of coffee without stepping out my front door ... its just that little bit of luxury that makes life that little bit more pleasant.

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        • #64
          Re: Sunbeam EM0450 - new conical burr grinder

          I did not at all mean to belittle the OP, and if it sounded that way, I apologize. If you read my website you would realize that I started out in much the same way. When contemplating purchasing my first espresso machine I figured that my $30 coffee grinder that my wife and been using for flaxseed would be just fine. I ended up getting the Rocky with Silvia, and about 7½ years later ended up selling the Rocky (after two burrset changes) and picking up a Kony at a good price. The point of all that (and the rest of my post in this thread) was to try to state (unsuccessfully, evidently) that the quality of the grinder is more important than the quality of the espresso machine, and if you ave a choice, get a better grinder and worry about the espresso machine later.


          If I can summarize my comments- If your budget is limited, get as good of a grinder as you can now and use an economical form of brewing until the espresso machine can be purchased.

          I apologize if my comments seemed negative towards the OP.

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          • #65
            Re: Sunbeam EM0450 - new conical burr grinder

            In my POV, I would def have to agree- If you are able to, purchase the highest quality grinder you can (It will last a lifetime) instead of buying a mediocre one each year.

            One day- I will take my own advice and buy the best I can when I am not a poor student!! LOL (haha) :P

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