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  • #16
    Reference: Reply from Fresh Coffee #5
    I have a Kony-e for domestic use. I was disappointed with it as the grinds clumped and the taste was not what I had hoped for. No one warned me that the would be a run in period for the cones in a domestic situation.
    The cones are now run-in, no clumping, ever so even grinds, my coffee runs very close in quality to our ever so good Elixir coffee shop. I just could not be happier. Of course at 2 cups of coffee a day it will be grinding good coffee long after I am gone - unless of course I can take it with me - 240 volts- unlikely!

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    • #17
      since money isnt an issue... how about the versalab m3.... =))

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      • #18
        Originally posted by timdimdom View Post
        since money isnt an issue... how about the versalab m3.... =))
        Hi folks,

        Under normal circumstances I would agree, but there is more than a 50% chance, to have a grinder which doesn´t make you happy, because of a sloppy build construction.
        I already spend more than a hundred hours, to optimise the grinder.
        More than optimising isn´t possible, due to the big tolerances in the outside plates and the tolerances of the big thread, where the funnel is fitted.
        If tolerances are reduced, it is quiet a nice gadget.
        The volumetric dosing system is the perfect solution for me, once you find the right bushing size for the beans you are using, it is just a very cool procedure.
        I prefer the casual easy going cook to one who acts with pharmaceutical precision... at least it should appear as easy going.

        Cheers

        Frank

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        • #19
          You need to figure out what taste you prefer. Planar burrs have a different taste than conical burrs.

          I have a new Versalab, a Pharos and a Kony-E because I like the conical taste and usage characteristics. There is even a taste difference between these conicals but I suspect it is the grinding speed that makes the difference. I just removed the static screen from the Kony and tomorrow I will have a better idea about a possible taste difference.

          Frank, how old is you M3?

          Stephen
          Last edited by BLrdFX; 12 October 2012, 04:31 AM. Reason: Ststic screen removal

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          • #20
            Originally posted by MorganGT View Post
            Actually, an Elektra Nino retains very little in the way of grinds compared to most other grinders, as the exit path from the group head is very short and feeds directly into a steep outlet chute. They do look very impressive (we're using one in our workshop and it always impresses visitors) and would make a great 'showoff' domestic grinder. They do have a few shortcomings in a busy commercial setting - one is that the cover over the microswitch that is triggered when the group handle is inserted peels off after sustained heavy use and lets grounds enter the space in front of the switch, where it packs tight and makes the switch a bit of a 'hair trigger' device. When this happens, using the tamper on the Nino will often trigger another grind cycle, dumping more coffee on top of the tamper as you're tamping the previous grinds. And the mounting for the worm adjuster for the upper burr carrier is weak and easily bent if the grind adjuster gets even mildly stiff to turn.
            I got a Nino for Christmas a couple of years back to go with my Belle Epoque. Truly an impressive combined look. I've had a whole range of grinders before and in my view, nothing compares with the Nino, and I've ground thousands of coffees. Having said that, it has been solely for domestic use and I don't let anyone touch it so I have always taken great care. I have not encountered any of the problems identified. Never an issue with the microswitch cover peeling off, although I can see how abuse could cause this. Also, I have kept the grinding adjuster free from debris and keep the machine clean so I've never had any issues with it being stiff to turn. Even if it was, I would have thought a touch of suitable lube material would solve the roblem. All in all, it isn't a cheap purchase by any means, and for the $3k odd that my wife put on my credit card, I've been very happy. Hope that helps.

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            • #21
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              • #22
                Good to hear you like the Nino, one of those next to a Belle Epoque would make for an amazing sight in a domestic setting! We've actually imported a small quantity of Ninos (about half a dozen), but with the issues they seem to have when given intensive use, we are probably going to leave the unsold ones we have on the shelf rather than sell them into a commercial environment. The ones I have worked on that have given problems have probably suffered by being installed in fuel outlets, where the users aren't the most expert of baristas (these aren't ones we have sold, so I'm not sure how long they have been in service, nor do I know how well or often they are normally serviced by the coffee company that supplied them).
                In domestic use they would probably last several lifetimes, but not too many people are likely to want to spend the $ required to have a Nino at home. I'd happily have one next to my machine, but while I get paid well, it's not quite enough for me to justify the price of a Nino (even though I could probably get one at the wholesale price!)

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                • #23
                  Wonder if the OP will be back. Does he know how to use such equipment including using genuinely great beans?

                  Interestingly I prefer the less fruity more chocolate note that a good flat burr grinder produces. So for ny pallet the absolute best grinder to pair with my faema commercial is the grinder that Chris from Talk Coffee sold me some years ago_ MSJ. Throwing cash at coffee making is not necessarily the answer, but maybe IF the OP comes back he can expand on why he is less than impressed with the mazzers.

                  Cheers

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by ozscott View Post
                    Wonder if the OP will be back. Does he know how to use such equipment including using genuinely great beans?

                    Interestingly I prefer the less fruity more chocolate note that a good flat burr grinder produces. So for ny pallet the absolute best grinder to pair with my faema commercial is the grinder that Chris from Talk Coffee sold me some years ago_ MSJ. Throwing cash at coffee making is not necessarily the answer, but maybe IF the OP comes back he can expand on why he is less than impressed with the mazzers.

                    Cheers
                    Thanks Ozscott for giving us what I believe to be the most genuine post of the week.

                    Wash your mouth out with soap for daring to say you prefer planar to conikill....you have just joined a select few people who tell the truth as they see it instead of regurgitating current politically correct opinions (that conikill is "better"...really??????)

                    wrt "Throwing cash at coffee making is not necessarily the answer..." Again...another gem. Where to start. Wash your mouth out with soap for not doing the politically correct thing and following your admission that you use a faema, with an apology that its only tiding you over until you can get the equipment that you really trooly desire....insert certain poli correct brand names here......

                    The coffee and coffee eqiupment industries are overflowing with spin and image marketing to make clients feel insecure lest they make or have made a "wrong " decision in their choice of brands, and get them on board to spend money on the "correct" brand names. You have to be a realist and a bit of a hobby psychologist to wade through it all, but you shouldnt need to be einstein to see its all about MONEY.

                    As to the motivation behind someone coming here and announcing that one of the best grinders on the market for small volume commercial use....be it ever so planar instead of conical......isnt cutting it in a home or office use environment, we will have to wait and see if the OP ever comes back.

                    Attilio
                    very first CS site sponsor
                    Last edited by Fresh_Coffee; 9 November 2012, 01:56 PM.

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                    • #25
                      Thanks Attilio...and the OP is still not back!

                      Cheers

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                      • #26
                        Maybe the OP decided to use a mortar & pestle and does not want to admit it??? OP, don't be shy, cannibalism does not happen here :-)

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