Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Grinder - Baratza 585
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Customer Review: Why so expensive
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great grinder, but what's with the price? Its $20 cheaper at essentialespresso
or kitchen universe! Amazon is usually better about these things.,
Customer Review: Great product
Summary: 5 Stars
While I may be an amateur barista fan, this grinder is very nice. I've had a Capresso grinder that would not 'hold a candle' to this one. I've not had long enough to necessitate cleaning, so no opinion on that feature.Customer Review: Excellent Grinder with a few qwerks
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had this grinder for over a year. It provides a very uniform grind over a wide range of settings. Recently, I had to adjust the grind calibration settings back to original spec by removing the hood & adjusting one screw. Instructions are on the web site, no problem. The grinder grinds again as when new. Quibbles: 1. When turned to the maximum setting, the timer does not keep the grinder grinding long enough to produce enough coffee for a twelve cup maker. You have to turn the timer again for more coffee. 2. Like a number of burr grinders I have used, the beans occasionally hang up in the feeder so that the grinder is running but no beans are being ground. This is more likely to happen with large and/or "candy" finished dark roast beans. Cleaning helps but does not eliminate this problem. Turning the grind adjustment ring to the max while the grinder is running clears up the stoppage, but it is an annoying glitch. Still, produces great coffee.Customer Review: Great product, great customer service!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had this grinder since March 2006. It grinds magnificently and is extremely well built. It is by far the cleanest grinder (no spewed grinds everywhere) I have had, and I have had MANY. I recently had an issue were a small rock somehow got into the grinder and caused the gears to strip. One call to customer service and they mailed me a replacement no questions asked! Fantastic!!!
As for the negative review prior to this- File it as uninformed. The grind catcher fits into the machine very snug, this is a good thing because it prevents the grinds from flying all over your countertop. The motor is very powerful (unless you try to grind rocks, see above) and grinds the beans with a low pitched growl. This is a terrific grinder with unparalleled customer support. I highy recommend this grinder.
Customer Review: Junk
Summary: 1 Stars
Poor fit, poor grind, bad adjusting wheel, ill fitting bin. It looks great but that's about it. The company is responsive but that can't help a product that in the end sucks.