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Well another few years pass, I sporadically visit and have such a ridiculously hectic schedule that I thought I had better provide some tangible update.
Update: It's still working flawlessly. Zero issues. perfectly reliable.
I guess it's strange to be able to say it, when everything else around you seems to fall apart after 2-3 years.
But touch wood, this Grinder is still perfect for my needs and there is absolutely no complaint and no need to upgrade or consider replacing.
Likewise! Reading back over these posts I see that I had expressed a preference for keeping the Mazzer MiniE, but I didn't, I kept the M4D Speed was the deciding factor, plus it just looked nicer. My Macap has been plugging away flawlessly for ten year now and doesn't look like stopping any time soon. .
Macap, Fausto, Mazzer, Profitec T64: we are spoiled for choice around the $1500 mark. My manual Mazzer Mini had given me 7 years of good service. I don't remember having an issue with grind time on it. It was likely a bit slower than your automatic.
For me it was very much a case of upgraditis: I didn't need to replace it, I wanted to replace it. My old grinder is now on the bench in Di Bartoli's workshop as a test machine.
If 10 years is a reasonable lifespan for a grinder, they are great machines in terms of ROI. This is something I constantly have to debate with people who question the cost of having a decent espresso machine and grinder.
10 year life. Maybe commercial applications. My Mazzer SJ is 11 years old but has only chewed and spat out approximately 300-350kgs...just ordered new burrs and not unreasonably expect another 11 years...then new burrs...etc. plan to leave it to one of the kids.
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