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  • Joyo
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    That looks like such a nice grinder

    Too bad I just upgraded to the KT3
    I must try to justify to myself about the need to upgrade

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  • TC
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    I think I have been spoiled. Its not good to get used to Robur/Kony speed. Love the new mini-e but its back at the warehouse as a demo because yours truly is impatient! I now have Dennis demo SJ-E in its place and it suits me better. :

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  • chopinhauer
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    I never used the previous analogue model of the Mini E, but to me this timer, the digital, works well. The default factory settings for each were way too low. I never make singles, so I set the single to 2.5 seconds and use it to top up the double if neccessary. The double I set to 13 seconds (since my Cremina double is not that large).

    The timer is very sensitive to changes in grind. The finer you go the longer you must grind to get the same amount in the portafilter. That is a good thing. Also the grind is quite fluffy and fairly clump-free (due, I guess, to the wire screen inside the exit chute).

    Overall, I find it to be a big step up from the Rocky, and I am one who really likes the Rocky, although recognise its limitations. Im hoping that together my new Cremina and new Mazzer mean I dont have to upgrade for a long time time (maybe ever!!).



    But that is what I said 6 years ago when I got my first, much older Cremina and Rocky, so my hopes might be delusional.

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  • TC
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    Nice work chopinhauer!  8-)

    I have just added a silver one to our bench at home to displace our #2 grinder (Breville Smart)...

    Ill have a play with it over the next few days and report my findings on how well the time function works. I hope this one will be a keeper and previous attempts at a mini-e were moved on rapidly

    One small irritation. Ours came set to a 9.5 sec double. A double looks like it might be closer to 25 sec. In 0.5 sec increments, thats 300+ pushes on the + button to get into the ballpark :

    Chris

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  • chopinhauer
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    Yes, I received mine with the shorter hopper from Coffee Parts a few weeks ago. Here are a few pics.







    I really do like this grinder, although part of me hankered for a Versalab M3. In the end, my sensible side caused me to go with the Mazzer due to its incredible build quality, reliability and back up service here and world-wide. Versalab would just have been too much of a risk had something gone wrong. So, Im pretty satisfied...for the time being.

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  • TC
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    Just updating for those who have enquired.

    The digital mini-e is now available in Australia.

    RRP $1232 (black or silver), $1375 (polished aluminium)

    See your local sponsor for pricing.

    Chris

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  • TC
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    Just following up on this thread:

    ETA into Melbourne of these new grinders is circa 13th May.

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  • GregWormald
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    Originally posted by 1C3F303431703F2B5E0 link=1332141083/16#16 date=1332465897
    Weighed dosing?  Not Mazzers, and they wont grind into the basket, but:

    Mahlkoenig/Baratza Vario-W
    Baratza Virtuoso/Preciso with Esatto http://www.baratza.com/products-page/products/esatto/

    Cheers
    Andrew
    Now that looks like a really clever idea--dispense the grinds into a weighed container that has an auto-shut-off for the grinder itself.

    The "reviews" are great, although somehow I dont see a busy bar wanting to dump from a container into the group handle every time. :P

    For home use though...

    Greg

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  • TC
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    Just following up on enquiries out of this thread.

    Its looking like RRP will increase by something in the vicinity of $60-90 on the new mini-e

    Chris

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  • Banjo.au
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    Weighed dosing?  Not Mazzers, and they wont grind into the basket, but:

    Mahlkoenig/Baratza Vario-W
    Baratza Virtuoso/Preciso with Esatto http://www.baratza.com/products-page/products/esatto/

    Cheers
    Andrew

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  • wbroadhead
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    Slightly off topic but I dont think there it a grinder out there that does volumetric (or weighted) dosing. In my not particularly engineering mind unless you could put a few fairies with itty bitty scale inside......its not something that could be done


    I could be wrong though, and hipe you enjoy my lack is sense of humour

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  • chopinhauer
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    Thanks for the clarification. Now I just have to get back to Coffee Parts, from whom I ordered my Mini-e to make sure I got me one of those with the new touch pad.

    ...Later. Yep, confirmed the new Mazzer Mini-E at Coffee Parts have the new touchpads so thats whatll Ill be getting. If it truly comes with a digital timer it makes the grinder even more appealing to me. True, it isnt weight based, but its the next best thing and a step up from the previous model.

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  • TC
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    Re: New digital timer on the Mazzer mini-E

    Originally posted by 72797E61787F7970647463110 link=1332141083/12#12 date=1332386226
    Forgive me, but where does this say that the timer has been changed from analogue (via turning a screw) to digital.
    It says: [*]Stepless micrometrical grinding adjustment.[*]Electronic device to select the dose.[*]It grinds on demand. Every dose of coffee is fresh.[*]Single and double dose with independent adjustment.[*]Mod. A: electronic touch pad.

    It shows:[*]The same touch pad as per all other digital mazzer "E" grinders and no analogue timer adjustment as in the old model. Have a look at the graphic.

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  • chopinhauer
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    Originally posted by 083D3037031F333A3A39395C0 link=1332141083/7#7 date=1332380682
    Looks like it is a reality. Now showing on the Mazzer site: http://www.mazzer.com/scheda.asp?idprod=8#

    Forgive me, but where does this say that the timer has been changed from analogue (via turning a screw) to digital. I was told, when I ordered mine a few weeks ago (yet to be delivered) that only the design of the electronic touch pad has been changed, but the timer mechanism is still analogue. I was also told that the Mod B has been discontinued, something you wouldnt be able to glean from the Mazzer site, or the Mini-e PDF there.

    It is important that I find out because I would really prefer to get the digital timer model if it becomes available in the very near future.

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  • TC
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    Re: New digital timer on the Mazzer mini-E

    Originally posted by 414E49544843260 link=1332141083/10#10 date=1332383811
    Does the polished SJ-E exist in this country? Ive seen videos of it in europe but does not seem available here?
    Fraid not Roz- theyre coming in black or silver. A polished would be special order and have a lead time of minimum 4 months.

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