Virtuoso+

When my encore got to be over twelve years old, I sent it to baratza and had it rebuilt…new motor, circuit board etc. I also had them upgrade the burr to the m2 burr. This is the burr used in the virtuoso +. While I was waiting, I got a virtuoso +, because I can’t wait that long for a cup of coffee😄

Curious of your definition of high retention. Have this, clean it weekly and don't have this issue. But I only use for espresso and the single dose hopper. Couple pumps at the end usually pushes the residual out. Its a much better grinder (for me) than my DF54 and Baratza Virtuoso+.

The Virtuoso+ will probably be the only grinder to last as long as your MM. They are ugly and built like tanks, but you can basically rebuild the entire machine, ship of Theseus style, using parts from the Baratza site. The Ode2 is pretty though…

Get a Baratza Virtuoso+. It's an investment but a significant step up from the Encore and totally worth it. What kind of drip matters, too. I have an Origami for that and am quite happy.

I was in the same shoes as you several years ago. I have the moccamaster, and I bought a Baratza Virtuoso+ - it's been great for darker-roast type coffees, which was what I focused on back then. Baratza customer care is terrific. I then got into espresso, and bought the Encore ESP with single-dose h

Not sure what I might have run afoul of, but looks like my post was removed. So I'll put my question here. My Capresso Infinity is on the way out (I can smell the motor bushings going) so I decided to upgrade to the Virtuoso+ for pour over. My grinder arrived the other day, and it smells STRONGLY of

I'm starting the café at my Church and we're starting with drip coffee. I'm looking for a second-hand grinder that can handle the volume but isn't a commercial grinder (and too expensive) since we're just getting started. I like the Baratza Virtuoso plus model, because I heard it does volume well wi

Recommend these links for similar prices: https://amzn.in/d/c3YXgGC https://amzn.in/d/bUmJUQm The Baratza Virtuoso+ has more smart features, auto feed, versatile with dosing but 40 mm burrs and plastic body. The Hi-Brew has 48mm better blades, metal body, way better for espressos, dual speeds (speci

I would go with Baratza over OXO. Baratza products are repairable, the company encourages customers to repair and they sell parts. Their products are also very well made. I’ve had my Virtuoso+ for many years. OXO does have good support but I find they’re more like “throw it away, we’ll send a new on

I'd avoid a Fellow. For less money, you can get a Baratza Virtuoso+, which is much easier to clean and better engineered. Plus, Baratza provides excellent service, while Fellow's is terrible. (I've had both.)