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Any reason why you’d have one grinder for filter and another for espresso?
What’s the MC2 like? Trying to find a Wilfa Svart but it’s proving a PITC to find one. So looking at these now. Don’t actually need espresso grind but what they hey, will probably get an espresso machine at some point.
Should I be looking at anything else around this £££?
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Trying to find a Wilfa Svart but it’s proving a PITC to find one.
Same. Just YOLO-justified a Baratza Encore to unwrap on Xmas day.
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A Svart won't do espresso grind if that makes not finding one feel better
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I'd advise against getting an espresso-capable grinder for future-proofing purposes, you'll be spending a fair chunk more and you may end up just getting a good espresso grinder than can do okay filter grind. I love my Sette but wouldn't be surprised if a decent filter-focussed grinder could do a better job on the filter side of things.
Though to be fair, the Niche does seem to do a pretty decent job of both. But it's also around 4 times the price of a Svart.
Also as you'll probably see mentioned a lot, the MC2 is a pain moving across large ranges of coarseness, hence it not being commonly used for both espresso and filter purposes.
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Adjusting between filter and espresso grind is highly impractical on the mc2. You basically have to choose one, unless you’re willing to partially disassemble. Turning the dial to adjust the grind majorly is unfeasible.
I like having a grinder. I bought the mc2 as a broken unit and the journey of its repair is fairly well documented in this thread. Lol.
If you can get a working one second hand for £70~ it’s good bang for its buck. But really, I want something that can adjust grind quicker. I’d say £200 seems to be the benchmark.
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How much do I need to spend on a hand grinder for it to grind 20-40g of coffee for filter and not take FOREVER. I have my hario slim on backup duty while I wait for a spare part for the MC2, but it has got me thinking that I'd rather hand grind for filter (if it's quick) with a decent hand grinder and just leave the MC2 for espresso.
It also means I have a travel grinder that isn't a mare to use. Bonus if the grinder can do a passable espresso, but that's less important. Just want it to grind the coffee well and quickly.