"Java Man" > wrote in message
ble.net...
> In article .com>,
> says...
> > As the recently former owner of a Solis Maestro Plus (repeatedly
> > jammed, unreliable grind [varied from 15 sec to 60 sec drip time],
> > required multiple cleaning out) I am going to buy a new grinder.
> >
> > To avoid another mishap I thought Id seek help here.
>
> I think a Maestro plus should last for years if you're using it only for
> drip coffee. Drip isn't so fussy that the superior precision of an
> expensive burr grinder is needed.
> >
> > It seems like the most recommended grinders are the Mazzer, Rocky, and
> > Gaggia MDF - (?others in price range).
>
> All overkill for drip, IMHO.
> >
I think he either had a dodgy Maestro, or a Maestro in serious need of a new
top burr. I don't have that kind of fluctuation in timing for *espresso*,
never mind drip....and this is with the 166 model that preceded it. My shots
are rarely a couple of seconds off after a change of bean, or a cleaning
out/re-sitting of the hopper. In my opinion the only major drawback of this
grinder/burr set is that it doesn't seem to last too long without the need
for a new burr. Which for drip/press, I personally would have thought you
could get away with for a little longer than those of us using it for
espresso could.
I certainly agree that anything more than this kind of grinder, for drip
use, is most definitely overkill. It's his money though.
