Hi all ...
I'm researching grinders and have a maximum budget of $450. I would prefer to purchase new not second hand. I use Aeropress, pour over, oven top espresso and French Press. I also have access to my son's espresso machine so a good fine grind capability would be useful although not absolutely essential. My current grinder is a Sunbeam EMO480 which has served well over 10 years but is now worn out.
Criteria:
* I have been manually weighing doses and would be happy to continue doing so.
* Minimal retention
* Compact bench-top footprint
* A broad grind spectrum (fine to coarse)
* Hopper outlet lock so it can be removed with beans insitu
* The option to remove portafilter holder so that a variety of containers can be put
into position to catch grinds
The Baratza Sette 270 and Rancilio Rocky are in my price range so I would appreciate any feedback/experiences regarding those. I'm open to any other suggestions or ideas.
I'm researching grinders and have a maximum budget of $450. I would prefer to purchase new not second hand. I use Aeropress, pour over, oven top espresso and French Press. I also have access to my son's espresso machine so a good fine grind capability would be useful although not absolutely essential. My current grinder is a Sunbeam EMO480 which has served well over 10 years but is now worn out.
Criteria:
* I have been manually weighing doses and would be happy to continue doing so.
* Minimal retention
* Compact bench-top footprint
* A broad grind spectrum (fine to coarse)
* Hopper outlet lock so it can be removed with beans insitu
* The option to remove portafilter holder so that a variety of containers can be put
into position to catch grinds
The Baratza Sette 270 and Rancilio Rocky are in my price range so I would appreciate any feedback/experiences regarding those. I'm open to any other suggestions or ideas.



) and it is easy to tear down for cleaning/overhaul when ever that is needed.
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