Grinder tech is changing as are price points, not to mention my own experience with coffee and equipment. So, with apologies for asking this commonly asked question again, I am seeking the wisdom of this group in helping me decide on a grinder.
I have an Isomac Mondiale and used to have a Forte before it broke down. Parts are a real problem so have decided to buy a new grinder. It will be for home use, make just 2 espressos and two macchiatos a day. Those two, though, are real moments in our day. We love our coffee, especially lighter roast profiles. So we are keen to find a grinder at a quality / price point that works for us. We have a budget of around $1000 ($1300 would be the top) and open to second hand as well as new. So far the Atom has caught my attention but I am also being instinctively drawn to a conical as distinct from flat burr ... if I can find one. For me its all about the bean and the coffee with the grinder being the supply chain.
So, with appreciation of the wealth of experience here, may I ask you to indulge with my quest and offer your thoughts? Thank you.
I have an Isomac Mondiale and used to have a Forte before it broke down. Parts are a real problem so have decided to buy a new grinder. It will be for home use, make just 2 espressos and two macchiatos a day. Those two, though, are real moments in our day. We love our coffee, especially lighter roast profiles. So we are keen to find a grinder at a quality / price point that works for us. We have a budget of around $1000 ($1300 would be the top) and open to second hand as well as new. So far the Atom has caught my attention but I am also being instinctively drawn to a conical as distinct from flat burr ... if I can find one. For me its all about the bean and the coffee with the grinder being the supply chain.
So, with appreciation of the wealth of experience here, may I ask you to indulge with my quest and offer your thoughts? Thank you.

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