Overall Rating
7.2, Based on 43 Reviews
Avg Price
$149.00
Manufacturer
Baratza
Machine Type
Grinder, conical burr, microswitch, dual switches
Colors
Black and Silver
Class
Grinder, Conical Burr Consumer
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Improved version of the original Solis Maestro Grinder, this one features a weighted bottom and more grind settings.
Francois Guibat (quality: 6.0)
06.18.2008
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Useless for espresso gind.
Ward Strong (quality: 5.3)
01.19.2008
Rating: 6.0
Bottom Line: The grinder makes the espresso-- so don't get the Maestro Plus.
Richard Ross (quality: 7.0)
01.09.2008
Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: Not the best choice for espresso...
Nathan Enders (quality: 5.5)
09.07.2007
Rating: 6.0
Bottom Line: Very nice grinder at a cheap price point.
Luis Cardoso (quality: 4.0)
07.03.2007
Rating: 1.0
Bottom Line: Don't waste your money - buy a proper grinder.
Clyde Soles (quality: 4.0)
05.07.2007
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: A great value for a burr grinder.
Larry OConnor
02.28.2007
Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: A good machine for lighter roast coffee consumers.
Jason Wilson (quality: 6.5)
12.06.2006
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Great unit that meets the home users needs. I love the doser like feature on this unit.
Tim Y
11.30.2006
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: A sleek grinder with great, simple features.
Jack Fisher (quality: 5.5)
09.25.2006
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: A good machine at an affordable price and fits most anywhere.
Stephen Leslie (quality: 8.0)
08.01.2006
Rating: 6.6
Bottom Line: A great grinder marred by a design flaw, which may now have been addressed.
Don Cummings (quality: 8.0)
06.27.2006
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: For the money, a fantastic buy. The issues that have caused this unit to be dinged in the past have been very effectively addressed by Solis.
Peter Hogarth (quality: 7.8)
04.09.2006
Rating: 6.0
Bottom Line: RIP, you were flawed from the start, but you served me well; now I must move on.
Scott Hepburn
12.29.2005
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: All in all I love this grinder. For what I need it works perfectly and I have great coffee to enjoy everyday!
Dan Doris (quality: 4.3)
12.08.2005
Rating: 2.8
Bottom Line: If you need an all around grinder for differnt things this unit simply doesn't go a good job.
Mike Dahlor (quality: 5.0)
11.11.2005
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Great starter, paired well with the Solis SL70. Grinds finer than one would originally think.
M Ham (quality: 3.8)
10.17.2005
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Great value for this nice looking and functional grinder.
Christopher Molloy (quality: 5.7)
09.13.2005
Rating: 5.6
Bottom Line: Despite my problems with re-assembly, I want to like this machine. I just hope it does not break again...but I think it will.
Jeff McDonald (quality: 5.2)
08.24.2005
Rating: 5.8
Bottom Line: Why have quality burrs, quality housing, but a plastic burr mount and skinny plastic tabs that break? why, why, why?
Frank Paschal (quality: 0.9)
07.22.2005
Rating: 1.4
Bottom Line: THIS THING IS A $160 PIECE OF GARBAGE!
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