"Brendan" > wrote in message
om...
> Hi all!
>
> I am about to purchase a Gaggia Carezza espresso machine with the
> commercial portafilter basket. I am budget-conscious and need to pair
> it with as low cost as possible but high quality Grinder.
>
> I think I have narrowed it down to the Saeco MC2002, Gagggia MDF,
> Capresso Infinity or Solis Maestro (original). With the MDF obviously
> being the most expensive, I can't just assume that cost=quality. They
> are all close in price point.
>
> Which would you choose for this machine in particular and why?
>
> Thanks!
> Brendan

Among the four you list, there is no question that the Gaggia MDF does the
best job for espresso. If you read the Coffeegeek reviews or this
newsgroup, you will find more recommendations for the Gaggia than for the
other three combined. I have been very happy with mine. It produces a
consistent grind, and has no static problems. I wish there were more metal
and less plastic in the machine, but then it would be priced with the Rocky
or Mazzer Mini -- not at $149. harrym