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The i-Mini is perhaps the best /grind/ of the three, but has the most downsides. If you have the budget, Id look beyond these three. The K3T is a capable home-use grinder.
i-Mini is also slow, lightweight and noisy!
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Hi C-mach,
Ascaso i-mini - small conical burrs (38mm - same size as Sunbeam et al) RRP $350ish
Ascaso i1 - 54mm flat burrs (not available with conical burrs in Australia as far as I know) RRP $480ish
Compak K3T - 58mm flat burrs (same size as the Mazzer Mini-manual) RRP $600ish
So it depends on what pedigree of grinder youre after. The Compak is the best of the three! But it costs more, accordingly.
I have an Ascaso i1 (doserless, polished aluminium). I think its a great grinder. I was about to buy the i-mini when Chris offered an ex-demo i1 so I went that instead (stretching my budget, of course). I believe Chris stopped stocking the Ascaso i1 because the Compak is clearly superior and only $100-odd more. That makes sense.
What are you looking for in a grinder? The best quality or the best value or what?
I am looking to upgrade my grinder in the near future so if youre interested in a bargain on my Ascaso i1, send me a PM!
Cheers
Stuart.
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From my reading the compak is a class above the ascasos.
And Im not saying that just because Im currently selling a K3 doser on this site.
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A simple search would have located the grinders section of the forum and the reviews http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1163235531
Out of the 2 Ascasos, I think the one you should choose is the Compak.
Happy shopping
2mcm
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Hi Coffeesnobs
I need some help,looking for a good home coffee grinder
1:ascaso i1/i2 range
2:ascaso i-mini range
3:compak K-3 touch
With the ascaso models just need to know if I should go flat or conical and which one model is the better one
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