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SOLID PERFORMANCE

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

SOLID PERFORMANCE

Aaron, the coffee guy from West Orange, NJ

I bought the Baratza Virtuoso to replace a fore bearer, the Solis Maestro Plus, which I have used and enjoyed daily for more four years. The Solis still works well and will be passed onto my son. The Virtuoso has a few design refinements; a more powerful motor, different burrs and a silicone retainer to prevent coffee dust entering the motor compartment and grind adjustment components. Run empty, the Virtuoso is quieter than the Solis, but while grinding beans, the Virtuoso is noisier. With the stronger motor, the Virtuoso maintains a constant grinding speed whereas the Solis would slow down slightly when the beans loaded the burrs. The grind produced by The Virtuoso is consistent and even. So far, I have ground coffee for drip and espresso brews and been satisfied with the results. The Virtuoso is ruggeder, fancier and has a few new design elements over the Solis, but in my opinion both do the same for the coffee. Read more

Solid Performer

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Solid Performer

Aaron from West Orange, NJ

This is a precision grinder. Powerful and effient. Runs quietly without coffee beans, but there is some unavoidable noise when grinding coffee beans. My wife and I use it daily. Do not store coffee beans in the hopper as shown on the box. Air is the enemy of coffee freshness. I store unused coffee in the freezer, in a tightly sealed bag, closed to minimize the air space around the coffee. I grind only what I need for the current brew. You can measure the beans directly. Fortunately the volume of the beans aprox equals the volume of ground coffee. We prepare Drip and Espresso. This grinder does it all. Read more

Good consistent grind but a little noisy

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Good consistent grind but a little noisy

Keith from Auburn, CA

I purchased the Solis Virtuoso as a replacement for my [...] mill grinder. I wanted a grinder that fit on the counter and not interfere with the upper cabinet. I also wanted a machine with good power, and fit in with the look of the other appliances in the kitchen. The Virtuoso did not disappoint. It has good power and does not build up the static charge of the [...]grinder. I no longer have coffee grounds flying all over the kitchen when the bin is pulled out of the machine. That was worth the price of the upgrade. The grind is much more precise and consistent than my [...]mill. The Virtuoso is advertised as being "much quieter" due to the DC motor. I did not find this to be true, and it is much louder than I expected. Other than that, it is a good machine at a fair price. Read more

Very pleased

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Very pleased

OldCoder from Bend, OR

Very solid feel. Seems to generate less static electricity than my Kitchen Aid grinder. Seems to do a nice grind, and doesn't seem to want to clog up. Read more

Sleek, Sturdy, Quiet

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Sleek, Sturdy, Quiet

JavaZhenya from Phoenix, AZ

This is the best coffee grinder I have ever found. I have always ground my own beans, and other grinders heat them and with the constant use they get from me, they don't last long. Although this one is much more expensive than others I have bought, the heft and quality of the design insures that it will be in use for years. One thing about it, the grinds stick to the bin which makes a slight mess when pouring grinds into the filter. But, it is a small inconvenience compared to the cheap, poorly designed other grinders I have used. Read more