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  • #31
    just purchased a Mazzer Mini, cant wait for it to arrive!

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    • #32
      My Macap is very very accurate.
      The incremental adjustment is one area where Macap beats Mazzer IMO.

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      • #33
        Originally posted by davidrobertson View Post
        just purchased a Mazzer Mini, cant wait for it to arrive!
        Great grinder David, not perfect (none of em are) they all have their foibles.
        The Mazzer Mini is built like a tank and is easy to use/maintain, stepless grind adjustment is simple, accurate and easy.

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        • #34
          I have a Mazzer mini E and I do like it a lot. It does produce super clumpy grinds for me though.

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          • #35
            When you're talking comparisons between Mazzer or Macap grinders, it is really no different than comparing the top Rolls Royce to a top Bentley in my opinion. So long as you're comparing equivalent models, there just isn't any doubt about their underlying performance and quality...

            If possible, go see one of our Site Sponsors and grab a hands-on demo of the units that meet your performance criteria and go from there...

            Mal.

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            • #36
              I have a question re the Mazzer Mini.
              I bought mine about a year ago, and really started enjoying it after I stripped a few bits out of the doser chamber to make it more practical - and less messy - for small quantity home use.
              Any thoughts on how often should I have the grinder serviced and can you recommend a good option in and around Sydney - preferably anywhere between the CBD and the Northern Beaches.
              Thanks
              J

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              • #37
                Originally posted by JayReyMe View Post
                I have a question re the Mazzer Mini.
                I bought mine about a year ago, and really started enjoying it after I stripped a few bits out of the doser chamber to make it more practical - and less messy - for small quantity home use.
                Any thoughts on how often should I have the grinder serviced and can you recommend a good option in and around Sydney - preferably anywhere between the CBD and the Northern Beaches.
                Thanks
                J
                I'm sure site sponsor Jetblack espresso will be happy to do it.

                Cremorne / service drop off Frenchs forest

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                • #38
                  Mazzer Vs Macap

                  Originally posted by Talk_Coffee View Post
                  I am often asked to choose between Mazzer and Macap as well.

                  At M4D v Mini-electronic level, it's M4D all the way for me. The M4D works beautifully and is 2x as quick as a Mini-E. We should really be comparing the M4D against the Super Jolly-E, but that's a pricier grinder and my gut tells me that the M4D still wins on speed (just) - so for me, M4D all the way.

                  Chris
                  I can vouch for the speed differential as I own both of these grinders. The Macap M4D is much faster no doubt about it, you'll push out coffee much faster at a party if that's an issue for you. The worm drive on the Macap also allows finer adjustment, but the collar adjustment on the Mazzer works well for me too. I particularly like the portafilter holder on the Mazzer and the fact I don't need to 'toggle' the single/double/continuous setting as you do on the Macap. I've ended up with a catch tray full of fresh grind more than once on my Macap when using a single In the cup I can't tell the difference which is the main thing at the end of the day so you really can't go wrong with either.

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                  • #39
                    Moving from an MD4 to a Mini E was a great move for me. Mini E wins for low mess that's for sure.

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                    • #40
                      Sorry, but I disagree. You can grind just as cleanly with an M4D. Gentle tapping to the side of the portafilter whilst dosing = virtually zero waste. Distribute, tamp and you're done. There a really good reason why M4Ds are rarely sold on the pre-loved market.

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                      • #41
                        Mine was an MD4 (deli model). That's why it was messy..... I'm sure M4D is much better

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                        • #42
                          If you had the deli model, then it was an MC4....nothing to do with an M4D, which then makes post #39 above redundant.

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                          • #43
                            Correct TOK....

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                            • #44
                              The reality that has already been stated in this thread, both Macap and Mazzer make acceptional grinders and you will be happy with either. We are all snobs here so we care and spend crazy $$ on our coffee addictions! both these grinders are commercial built and happy used in cafe situations as decade etc grinders. So in a home situation will be a fantastic overkill (putting my hand up as an owner

                              You will love your grinder no matter which one of these you get!!

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                              • #45
                                True. We're all being snobs.... Both are excellent grinders.

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