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The Lelit Anna is a very reasonable machine for you. The Baratzas in general are very loud. Instead I would get a Eureka Mignon Silenzio--$499 at Clive Coffee--or a Eureka Mignon Zero for even less--$329 at Walmart--truly a bargain! That's what I have and it's great, IMO.

I’ve owned a Baratza Virtuoso (barely adequate, if that), a Turin DF 64 V. 1, a Niche Zero, and the Eureka Mignon Zero. The Turin was more clarity/fruity forward, though not by much, but I sold that for a Niche Zero. I owned them both for a little while and decided to keep the Niche. The Niche was fine—super user friendly, and easy to clean—but for not-particularly-rational reasons I was drawn to the Eureka (for esthetics mainly), so I sold the Niche. The Niche and the Eureka are both quiet, and great for my preference of dark beans and classic Italian espresso—- really, between the two you can't go wrong. But unless you can find a used Niche there's a big price difference. As I reread my post I sound like a person always after the next thing, but I did eventually stop questing something different!

Eureka Mignon Zero here--great grinder with the the same terrific Aro dial. Low noise, virtually no retention. https://preview.redd.it/vcwf0cvqfcog1.jpeg?width=2973&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c1827892cd73dec4cfb66a2dcaa06f1d2f217b3a Signed, Another person who cannot tell which side of the mountain the bean grew on

I think so! Eurekas have been around for a long time and they’re built like tanks, but it’s true that they are not new, shiny, and trendy, and when people are talking about endgame grinders they rarely come up. I have a single dose Eureka Mignon Zero and I think it’s great, but if I had no budget at all I’m not sure what I would do.

Eureka Mignon Zero. I had (and sold) Niche Zero and the Eureka Mignon Zero yields a very similar taste profile.

Look at Eureka Mignon Zero 55s Single-Dose Grinder, which is 300 usd.

This is gonna be too much info from a guy who has only owned one grinder. You’re gonna use this every day so I think you should get something you know will be good. I really like my eureka Mignon. They are very pretty, well made, easy to use. They excel at medium/dark roasts. Much different than what you are looking at so I won’t try to talk you into it. Their Zero is the best deal. If you are looking for a budget Chinese grinder, you might want to also look at the DF range. People love the DF64/54 and they have one in the style you are looking at, I think it’s called the CF64V. I haven’t tried it, but I think it’s widely used and liked. Just think you should scope it out and see what is out there, it sounds like you a nervous about pulling the trigger on this one. A lot of companies make these DF grinders from Turin to MiiCoffee, it’s all kind of the same and depends on where you live. I think you are shopping in euro prices so I’ll share a link for a shop I like in the euro for budget grinders. The prices will be much higher than the gray market sites but the owner is super helpful and they have a good warranty. Basically you won’t have to worry about alignment issues or something getting damaged in shipping. If the price is in the ballpark, you might want to consider buying from someone who has a warranty. Espresso grinders often need to be aligned, shimmed, etc. one thing I love about the eureka is they rarely have these issues. They also are pretty picky about who can sell their stuff. We only have about 4 eureka dealers in the US. https://www.thehomebaristas.co.uk/coffee-grinders

If your budget is 1000, spend $500 for a grinder and $500 for an espresso machine. So a Gaggia Classic e24 and a eureka Mignon zero. You can mod the e24 later. Profitec go is good too

I would get eureka Mignon zero

Nice!! I have had the cheapest model- the facile for years. I’ve modified it with the single dose kit (eureka sent me one for free!) and that’s why I think the zero is such an amazing deal. You get all the accessories that are worth well over $100. I feel like everyone who gets a Eureka loves it. And in 3 years it will work the same as it does now. It needs very little maintenance and is just a beautiful machine. I bought it based on looks and price but my girlfriend and I have grown to love it ! I would get another one in a second if it broke down. I can’t believe it was only about $250-$300 and people spend up to $750

I'm using a Eureka Zero 55 with Eureka Black Diamond Espresso burrs and am making excellent coffee. My total investment was about $400, And I'm using a Turin legato V2 espresso machine that i got for $360. I'm really pleased with this setup that cost me around $760.

After having a Rancilio for 10 years I bought a df64 Gen 2. I wasn't satisfied with it so I got a Eureka mignon zero 55 for $300 from Seattle Coffee Gear. That's the best grinder that I've owned...

Agree and Eureka 55s is same price as DF so why should I go with a DF?

Eureka Mignon Zero 55s > DF54 in terms of quality at the same price point

Eureka Mignon Zero (S). 220-300 depending where you are from. More than enough grinder for consistent quality

Eureka mignon zero 55 s. Very sturdy and low retention. Impressively Quiet

The 55s is actually made in China for the Asian market I believe. But it is still a solid machine. That’s why it’s also a good chunk cheaper than the other eurekas.