Of course the Mazzer grinders are very quiet. This is one of many
professional features you get for your money.

John

yetanotherBob wrote:
> In article >, Alan
> says...
> > I got a Bodum burr grinder a couple of years ago, expecting
> > it to be quieter than the small "blender" type of grinder.
> >
> > Boy! Was I wrong about that?
> >
> > Is there any brand/model of burr grinder that is not only a
> > good grinder, but is QUIET??
> >
> > Thanks for your kind attention,
> >
> > Alan Moorman
> >
> The Capresso Infinity is pretty quiet. It has a geared-down set of
> conical burrs that do a nice, even job, although they probably cannot be
> set fine enough for a good espresso machine. More ground coffee remains
> in the Capresso grinding chamber and exit chute than I would prefer to
> see, but on the other hand it's pretty easy to get at those areas to
> clean them out. It's probably as good a grinder as you can get for less
> than $100.
>
> A couple of weeks ago Amazon had a KitchenAid "Pro" grinder on sale for
> $99, as I recall, a good discount. That's also supposed to be a good
> grinder, with flat burrs that are billed as adjustable down to standard
> espresso grind requirements. I've heard that it's not as quiet as the
> Capresso, although it probably beats your Bodum.
>
> If you're just doing drip, the Bodum whirly-blade grinder is the best of
> the bunch, imo, producing a consistent, fine grind of about 50g of beans
> in about 40 seconds, without too much fuss, noise or cleanup hassle.
>
> Bob