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Grinder to Replace Capresso Infinity maybe
« on: September 23, 2012, 12:19:41 PM »
I'm not sure if I'm gonna do this, but I've been playing with the grinds on the CI this morning and I'm thinking maybe I want to replace it.

If I were to do that, what do you think I should look at?

It can NOT be a manual grinder and it does NOT have to grind for espresso (my Rancilio MD-50 does that just fine).
My primary non-espresso mode is pourover.  Sometimes I like a mokka pot. 

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Re: Grinder to Replace Capresso Infinity maybe
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2012, 12:23:03 PM »
A Baratza grinder!


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Re: Grinder to Replace Capresso Infinity maybe
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2012, 12:33:58 PM »
okay, so WHICH Baratza?
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Re: Grinder to Replace Capresso Infinity maybe
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2012, 12:42:21 PM »
I own the Virtuoso. Baratza"s refurb deals are awesome. Dialing in grind  and repeating it is easy. In a pinch it can grind for espresso if the main machine is down.
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Re: Grinder to Replace Capresso Infinity maybe
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2012, 12:46:34 PM »
Okie doke.  I'll do some reading.
Thanks....

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Re: Grinder to Replace Capresso Infinity maybe
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2012, 01:00:36 PM »
Quote from: SJM on September 23, 2012, 12:33:58 PM
okay, so WHICH Baratza?

What's your budget?

A frugal person, such as myself, would see little need to anything beyond the Encore.  But if you can score a refurb Virtuoso for about the same as a new Encore, then by all means, have at it.  I found my like-new Virtuoso on CL for cheap, and I like it a lot.
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Re: Grinder to Replace Capresso Infinity maybe
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2012, 01:38:02 PM »
Quote from: peter on September 23, 2012, 01:00:36 PM
Quote from: SJM on September 23, 2012, 12:33:58 PM
okay, so WHICH Baratza?


What's your budget?

A frugal person, such as myself, would see little need to anything beyond the Encore.  But if you can score a refurb Virtuoso for about the same as a new Encore, then by all means, have at it.  I found my like-new Virtuoso on CL for cheap, and I like it a lot.


+1

I got a Starbucks grinder (rebadged Baratza) for $35 and recently a Baratza for $40. Fantastic price for a superb grinder.

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Re: Grinder to Replace Capresso Infinity maybe
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2012, 01:42:30 PM »
is it Thursday yet?????
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Re: Grinder to Replace Capresso Infinity maybe
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2012, 01:42:33 PM »
Quote from: yakster on September 23, 2012, 12:27:32 PM
I like Baratza, I hear that they post the refurb grinders on their site on Thursday mornings if your looking for a better value.


Thanks for the heads up Chris.

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Re: Grinder to Replace Capresso Infinity maybe
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2012, 01:43:37 PM »
Quote from: SJM on September 23, 2012, 01:42:30 PM
is it Thursday yet? ??? ?

For Craigslist you don't need to wait until Thursday.

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Re: Grinder to Replace Capresso Infinity maybe
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2012, 01:50:18 PM »
Quote from: mp on September 23, 2012, 01:43:37 PM
Quote from: SJM on September 23, 2012, 01:42:30 PM
is it Thursday yet? ??? ?

For Craigslist you don't need to wait until Thusday.

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"mp, the CL Shopping Assistant"...  get on it!
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Re: Grinder to Replace Capresso Infinity maybe
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2012, 02:01:58 PM »
« Last Edit: September 23, 2012, 02:11:03 PM by mp »
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Re: Grinder to Replace Capresso Infinity maybe
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2012, 02:11:22 PM »
plus airfare or even busfare, I think I may as well buy from Baratza.... :-\
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Re: Grinder to Replace Capresso Infinity maybe
« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2012, 02:12:58 PM »
Quote from: SJM on September 23, 2012, 02:11:22 PM
plus airfare or even busfare, I think I may as well buy from Baratza.... :-\


I just checked the site and the cheapest refurb is $175 plus shipping. If it is severely discounted from this on Thursdays Craigslist may still be your cheapest source.

You could arrange your own transportation through UPS or Fedex.

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Re: Grinder to Replace Capresso Infinity maybe
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2012, 02:17:20 PM »
It's not there anymore....
I bought it....

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