Recommendations for a bean grinder

[ovfitbob]

A few years ago I bought the Baratza Virtuoso+ grinder based on recommendations from the forum.

The grind is now somewhat inconsistent and I thought about rebuilding it myself or sending it to Baratza for a rebuild but I think I'll give it to my son and he can use it.
in the meantime I'd like to buy a new bean grinder. I don't make espresso so I don't need one for that capability. Should I just stick with the Baratza again, or is there something comparable or better than the Virtuoso?
I think Baratza has upgraded or improved the burrs so maybe it's still a good decision to buy another one.
I'm even open to getting a manual grinder if there's a decent one.

Thanks

 

[Musicphan]

A few years ago I bought the Baratza Virtuoso+ grinder based on recommendations from the forum.

The grind is now somewhat inconsistent and I thought about rebuilding it myself or sending it to Baratza for a rebuild but I think I'll give it to my son and he can use it.
in the meantime I'd like to buy a new bean grinder. I don't make espresso so I don't need one for that capability. Should I just stick with the Baratza again, or is there something comparable or better than the Virtuoso?
I think Baratza has upgraded or improved the burrs so maybe it's still a good decision to buy another one.
I'm even open to getting a manual grinder if there's a decent one.

Thanks

Have you thoroughly cleaned it? I'm surprised you are getting inconsistency. There is a product on the market called Grindz by Urnex that does a fantastic job at cleaning oils off burrs (usually a problem). The next step up to consider is the new Turin grinders. A peer of mine is the US importer - I use one of the portion-controlled espresso grinders at home. https://www.espressooutlet.net/turin/

 

[ovfitbob]

Have you thoroughly cleaned it? I'm surprised you are getting inconsistency. There is a product on the market called Grindz by Urnex that does a fantastic job at cleaning oils off burrs (usually a problem). The next step up to consider is the new Turin grinders. A peer of mine is the US importer - I use one of the portion-controlled espresso grinders at home. https://www.espressooutlet.net/turin/

 

[ovfitbob]

Yes, I use Grindx about once a month and some inexpensive beans to run afterwards but not beans that are too oily.

 

[ovfitbob]

Yes, I use Grindx about once a month and some inexpensive beans to run afterwards but not beans that are too oily.

I meant Grindz lol

 

[shadow745]

One thing to note is a Baratza design is a sacrificial burr carrier meant to snap if in a bind. That means less damage, but wildly inconsistent immediately.

 

[Harlan Davis]

I have this machine too, and love it. You can always get the best budget espresso grinder as long as you know what types of coffee style you'd like to have on a daily basic

 

[froze]

There are a lot of bean grinders on the market, and they're getting better and more of them as time goes on.

The one I use is the 1Zpresso JX Pro S manual grinder, bought that one because it does all grind styles including Turkish.

Another good one is the Lido 3 it also will do Turkish grind..

But like I said there are many nowadays to choose from.

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