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Solis Crema Maestro Plus G385 Conical Burr Grinder | 
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| Brand: Solis Crema
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $149.00 (On sale from $169.00)
You Save: $20.00 (12%)
New (2) Refurbished (1) from $113.00
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 28141
Color: Black
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.5
Dimensions (in): 17 x 12 x 12
MPN: G385
Model: G 385
UPC: 838823003850
EAN: 0838823003850
ASIN: B0002OQNVO
Release Date: February 17, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | Anti Static Design | | • | Grind Coffee For Any Brewing Method | | • | Automatic & Manual Operation | | • | Swiss Made Grinding Wheels | | • | Easy to Clean |
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Product Description
The Maestro Plus is based on the very popular Maestro grinder. The Maestro Plus includes all the winning features of the Maestro, plus some extras that increase its versatility and ease of use. The Maestro Plus includes a 60 second timer, a front mounted pulse button and a brushed-satin metal base. The Maestro Plus has double the weight of the Maestro which gives it a rock-solid feel and increased stability.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Hope it works December 1, 2008
Having Coffee (MT)
I purchased this product through Amazon, based on thier reputation. I was shipped the Baratza Maestro Plus Coffee Grinder, which is made by Solis, instead of the Solis Crema Maestro. After about two weeks the timer would not work and you had to use the micro switch to grind the coffee. The place it came from said they are not allow to accept returns on this type of product, but they gave me a number to call to have it repaired, which I have been unable to reach anyone, nor have they retrun any calls. Amzon will not cover it under their A-Z warranty, so I have a $149 coffee grinder that partially works. I should have bought locally as I first thought. I does do a good job of grinding coffee.
 A great machine with some work November 4, 2008
Patrick J. King (Amarillo, TX)
Baratza Virtuoso Conical Burr Coffee/Espresso Grinder
This is a quality grinder for many reason already posted. However, if you want the best grind go to the Baratza site and download their fix for adjusting the grinder. If you have few mechanical skills skip this and buy another grinder (if you want a good espresso grind). I usually grind my coffee beans at World Market on the 2nd espresso setting. I placed one teaspoon of this grind on a saucer and on teaspoon of the finest setting on the Virtuoso. The Virtuoso grind was more grainy. Follow the instructions to the letter. When finished I ran the samples again and they were identical. I added about 1/2 past the factory setting. Since I only grind espresso for my Gaggia Baby D, I will not be moving the grind settings back and forth saving any problems with the tabs. Make sure you set the grinder counter-clockwise (full) before replacing the case. Also be careful with the button when lowering the case. I also purchased the doser kit and replaced the coffee bin. It is a great setup and my pulls with my naked portafilter are tiger-striped and smooth!
Patrick
 Not a Good Grinder August 14, 2008
California Duet (Southern California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This grinder is in its box, on its way back to Whole Latte Love (30 day returns policy). Three main problems: (1) Although it has many grind settings, they are all horrible compared to a good burr grinder (see below); (2) Grinding is so completely noisy you want to leave the room (3) You have to physically hold the bean hopper lid on during grinding so it doesn't jump off. I have a Pasquini Moka Burr Grinder, and the differences in all facets of operation are huge. Yes, Pasquinis are expensive, but used/refurbished ones are more affordable, and will give you years of excellent daily bean grinding. When it comes to burr grinders, you really do get what you pay for, so don't pay for a Maestro - they are horrible.
works for me March 27, 2008
Roland Barker (Kapaa, HI United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had a lot of experience with this grinder, having first purchased it for use in a natural foods restaurant. It's certainly not a commercial-grade grinder, but we served very little coffee and they weren't about to spring for a commercial grinder.
Needless to say, in the restaurant it failed on a regular basis. I certainly wouldn't recommend it for that use! After repairing the thing 10 times, I brought it home. It has worked flawlessly ever since.
I use it once a day for dark roast coffee, ground to fine drip. It has yet to clog or jam once in 6 months use.
I can't deny this unit has the propensity to break, jam, or clog. Yet once I got it out of the restaurant environment (where who knows what kind of treatment it received) it's worked perfectly. I'm even buying one for a friend today.
For the price, it's a great choice. As a bit of a coffee snob, I will never go back to the ol' blade grinder, even though I've used them for many years. It really makes a difference in the quality of the coffee you can make to have a consistent, slow grind.
 solis burr grinder December 26, 2007
jeff west (austin, tx)
the solis makes a good grind, is nice and heavy, and does not create much static. but... and this is a big but, the tabs that set the particle size of the grind are plastic and break off. (maybe the key is to set the grind and leave it). once that happens, your $100+ grinder is worthless. it would be great if the ring was made of metal. and maybe they'll get there if they haven't already.
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