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😄

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

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

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.)

I have the Virtuoso+, which is pretty much the predecessor to the ESP Pro, and it makes great coffee with the Moccamaster, but also with other brewing methods like pourover, Moka pot, and french press. The improvements they've made in the ESP Pro are all worthwhile, and Baratza has a reputation for

I have the ESP Virtuoso + It’s 12 ish years old. When it stoped grinding I sent it back to Baratza and for something like 60$ they nearly completely rebuilt it. From expresso grind to French press thing is a joy to use!!