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Have to agree with you - I purchased the AllGround Sense recently and the GBW has been such a convenient addition, especially when dialing in new beans, or for the sake of consistency when others are making a coffee. Can't comment on it's performance with lighter roasts, or how it compares to the other grinders listed - but it was a noteable step up in shot quality from the Specialita it replaced. I will say the UI on the Sense is much nicer than on the Libra if that matters, and a friend who owns a Libra frequently gets a 'FH' error when trying to grind - he simply has to remove the portafilter and reinsert, and usually it's all good, but no such problems for me.
I have my Gaggiuino paired with an AllGround Sense
TL;DR: I have only one grinder that I use acros the range. My Fiorenzato AllGround Sense does a great, consistent grid from pour over to espresso. If I did a lot of French press, I might still need a mortar & pestle. I have a Fiorenzato AllGround Sense which, I believe, is just over the 1K$ US threshold. I've had two Baratza's (ESP and Sette 270wi) that did espresso to my liking at the very edge of their range but the motors both died. I then got a flat burr grinder that ground well with more range for espresso but was still in the price range of the Baratzas (400US or so) I won't name the grinder as I neither wish to defend or debate it but the motor also died. I did some research and bought the AllGround Sense for it's beefy motors and because I now had the taste for flat burrs. I've never used the finer third of the dial as for my beans and tastes, it's fine ... enough. I grind some decaf drip for my wife, do some pour overs for friends and have developed a sense of where the dial needs to be. I suspect that the first time I do a dark French press it may not have a fine enough setting bit that day may never come.
Love my ECM, but my fiorenzato all ground sense grinder is my best purchase I’ve ever made
I really love it. I like the look, and I like the wide open top to throw the beans in. And all these other grinders are still compared to the Niche as the baseline. For me, as a one time purchase, I figure the tariff is just a cost of doing business. We should rise up! I also like the Fiorenzato All Ground Sense.
All Ground Sense all the way. I waited a few extra months to get it on sale from ESC. Took delivery in the states in about 4 days. Made a WORLD of difference!
Exactly! I was prepared for 1-2 weeks and boom it showed up. Was fantastic
I have the Fiorenzato Allground Sense and could not be happier.
I’ve had the AllGroundSense for about 6 months and it’s been superb. No conplaints.
I love my all ground sense. Fits your requirements
I went with a Fiorentzata All Ground Sense. I don't switch beans often. So for me unless you like the process of dosing your beans or switch to decaf etc. It may be £150 more here, not sure about NZ but I know I'm pretty much done getting another grinder for a long time. If you go Niche, I reckon you'd end up getting another in a couple of years.