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  • IvanG
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    Yeah thanks Mal.. I'll be looking into the Eureka this weekend. Just want to see difference between Atom and Specialita.

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  • Brewster
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    Hi IvanG
    Everyone has their favourite brand of grinder. For me it's Eureka.
    When I too decided to step up from the Breville Smart Grinder back in 2014, the Eureka Mignon was what I bought. I'd never heard of the brand before that. That's the benefit of going to a specialist coffee retailer and getting good advice.
    There's nothing fancy about it, it's just a rock solid, shiny chrome brick that has been doing it's job without any issues for the past 8 years. I still use it every day.
    In 2017 I bought one of the early Eureka Atoms for it's quieter running and probably also because I used to get recurring bouts of upgraditis, which thankfully, is now under control .
    Again, rock solid, only issue I've had with it was a dodgy pressure switch which I was able to easily replace myself.
    I use the Mignon for my Aero press grind setting and the Atom for my espresso. These types of grinders are not suited to frequent grind adjustments for different brew types.
    Now, there may well be better grinders out there, but I subscribe to the KISS strategy. If I'm happy with a brand, I don't look for reasons to change.
    Good luck with your choice, & don't overthink it.
    Mal
    Last edited by Brewster; 13 November 2022, 09:25 PM.

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  • Warhide
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    I just bought my second Eureka grinder (the silenzio). Love it. They are so solid!

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  • FMD
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    Good info to know...

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  • IvanG
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    Yeah that's the way I'm leaning

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  • Lovey
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    You won't go wrong with one of the Eureka grinders for espresso only.

  • IvanG
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    Originally posted by Lovey View Post
    The Breville smart grinder has it's grind setting displayed on the LCD display, say 7. The Eureka grinders have a knob with a numbered dial, but no reference point per se. On the Eureka, you make a certain number of turns away from the zero point, then make fine adjustments with the numbers to guide you.
    If you were to adjust from espresso to plunger settings on the Eureka, you'd have to make many, many turns and then if you wanted to go back to espresso, you'd have to go through the dialling in at the espresso range again.
    I hope that made sense.
    Yeah gotcha. We never use plungers or anything else, just espresso shots on their own, or with milk for lattes and occasional cappuccino. Usually dbl shots in a mug..

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  • Lovey
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    The Breville smart grinder has it's grind setting displayed on the LCD display, say 7. The Eureka grinders have a knob with a numbered dial, but no reference point per se. On the Eureka, you make a certain number of turns away from the zero point, then make fine adjustments with the numbers to guide you.
    If you were to adjust from espresso to plunger settings on the Eureka, you'd have to make many, many turns and then if you wanted to go back to espresso, you'd have to go through the dialling in at the espresso range again.
    I hope that made sense.

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  • IvanG
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    Originally posted by AlternativeBrewing View Post
    The alternative concern is - whatever you go - the dialling-in process and tracking the grind is not as easily done on other grinders as it is on the BSGP. Though the results will be day and night in the long run.
    Could you explain that a little further for me? I'm happy to fiddle around, I just want to know that once I have settings that work for me, I don't have to keep fiddling. Is there a grinder in the price range (or a little more) that is easier to use?

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  • AlternativeBrewing
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    We're not far off adding the Fiorenzato Grinder range - and Compak too, all have Grinders in this price range great for espresso brewing - and at that price bracket - they're all virtually Commercial low volume grinders (sans Baratza.) So you'll end up with a great grinder for a long while. The Baratza would be a great pick for workflow, using the grind by weight, though I wouldn't say it's a next-level experience beyond that.

    The alternative concern is - whatever you go - the dialling-in process and tracking the grind is not as easily done on other grinders as it is on the BSGP. Though the results will be day and night in the long run.

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  • IvanG
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    Originally posted by AlternativeBrewing View Post
    Hi there, Eureka Atom 60 & Mahlkonig X54 are perhaps overkill - though they would be my top picks from that list, leaning more towards the Eureka.

    The best bang for your buck here, I believe, and is the in-between on price, is going to be the Eureka Specialita. A solid choice for your 2-3 cups of milk-based coffees.

    However, I wouldn't say any of the above-mentioned Grinders have any similar features that the BSGP displays - both Eureka and Mahlokinog have quite small adjustment wheels and no read-out for grind sizes.
    Thanks for that. Is there anything else I should consider at that price point?

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  • AlternativeBrewing
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    Hi there, Eureka Atom 60 & Mahlkonig X54 are perhaps overkill - though they would be my top picks from that list, leaning more towards the Eureka.

    The best bang for your buck here, I believe, and is the in-between on price, is going to be the Eureka Specialita. A solid choice for your 2-3 cups of milk-based coffees.

    However, I wouldn't say any of the above-mentioned Grinders have any similar features that the BSGP displays - both Eureka and Mahlokinog have quite small adjustment wheels and no read-out for grind sizes.

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  • IvanG
    started a topic Grinder help..

    Grinder help..

    Hey all.. I'm upgrading my Breville Smart Grinder Pro to take my coffee to the next level. I'm running a Simonelli Musica Lux, and mostly make 2-3 milk based drinks per day, with an occasional espresso. Wondering which of the $700-$1200 grinders I should look at. Ideally I want similar features to the SG Pro, and I'd prefer not a single dose machine. So far I have on my list..

    Eureka Mignon Specialita
    Eureka Atom 60
    Baratza Forte
    Baratza Sette
    Mahlkonig Vario
    Mahlkonig X54

    Any help appreciated, thanks.
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