[Robert Padgett]

If the monolith is the Yggy of burr grinders, what would be the bifrost (or modi even) of burr grinders? I have a 12 year old $90 capresso, that is so dull it's mangling the beans at this point. I appreciate the feedback!
Also, for a full manual espresso machine I have a Rancilio Silvia that is about as old as the grinder. Is this still considered a good unit for the price? (was around $700 at the time, I believe) Please let me know if there is a better unit for approx the same price that people like for a bang for the buck. Thanks again.

Without sounding like I am of the marketing team, the $27 electric burr grinder I bought works perfectly, providing a fine ground for "6" (cups?--in coffee, a cup isn't 8 ounces, for some odd reason) combined with my >$20 new Mr. Coffee--I am getting a consistently delicious two servings of coffee (which are "3" whatever, each)

I don't begrudge another person if they want a grinder which costs more than $1,000, an Espresso machine handcrafted in Italy, and sipping only from the finest German Bone Crystal cups. That sounds like a Yggy and an MJ2 with Abyss headphones. Enjoy.

As the "Affordable Audiophile" my budget is tight, coffee is a priority, so, therefore, the cheapest, but the best quality for the price guided my choices. By far, the permanent SS filter basket, which cost more half the price of Mr. Coffee--was a worthy investment. So much better than unbleached paper filters, and those gold-tone plastic baskets.
Now, while we are in the off-topic tangent of Coffee, let me assert my belief in the Nyquist-Shannon Theorem as being correct. I own 90% 16/44.1 recordings, which a ModiMB pulls more music from a file than any other DAC I have tested. I own 24/96, 24/176, 24/192 recordings, and I stream Amazon Music Unlimited.
My opinion is that 90% of my library sounds as good as the 10%. I would be reluctant to pay for 24/96, 16/44.1 sounds great to my, on my system.

 

[EricDH]

Should I expect the Gadget by end of day?

I rather think the Gadget will arrive at "la fin du temps".

 

[JohnnyCanuck]

I rather think the Gadget will arrive at "la fin du temps".

That may be too late

JC

 

[Varejao17]

You people with your fancy burr grinders. This is mine - all hand powered, and priced like Schiit.

https://www.sweetmarias.com/hario-skerton-hand-crank-coffee-mill.html

ed

 

[Xcalibur255]

This morn I am testing some 6dj8/Ecc88's and 6922's in a Vali 2 but I have to be careful not to leave one laying around. They make a much better cat toy than the 6sn7. My daughter's cat, Finnegan. The first time a pinched waist Amperex hits the floor it may be time for Finnegan's wake.

This morning I discovered an entire litter of kittens living under the Conex storage box that sits on the edge of our parking lot at work. I want to scoop them up and take them home so badly.......

Then I remember how badly cables/tubes/etc. get along with mischievous kittens and my temptation still doesn't subside at all.

 

[Paladin79]

This morning I discovered an entire litter of kittens living under the Conex storage box that sits on the edge of our parking lot at work. I want to scoop them up and take them home so badly.......

Then I remember how badly cables/tubes/etc. get along with mischievous kittens and my temptation still doesn't subside at all.

I gave up on doing much with cables at home since this kitten is around. These are part of the setup I am going to send Jason for the Sept. 12 tube challenge, it would have been a nightmare to sleeve these at home.

I am hoping to give him the ability to switch between four tubes for an A-B-C-D comparison.

 

[Xcalibur255]

Wow, those are some slick looking cables. Nice work.

 

[Gazny]

Beautiful cables, would love some.

 

[Paladin79]

Beautiful cables, would love some.

Let me check with the moderators, I believe I am allowed to send you a set no charge. I may have a few parts left over when I am done with this build.

 

[GearMe]

Without sounding like I am of the marketing team, the $27 electric burr grinder I bought works perfectly, providing a fine ground for "6" (cups?--in coffee, a cup isn't 8 ounces, for some odd reason) combined with my >$20 new Mr. Coffee--I am getting a consistently delicious two servings of coffee (which are "3" whatever, each)

I don't begrudge another person if they want a grinder which costs more than $1,000, an Espresso machine handcrafted in Italy, and sipping only from the finest German Bone Crystal cups. That sounds like a Yggy and an MJ2 with Abyss headphones. Enjoy.

As the "Affordable Audiophile" my budget is tight, coffee is a priority, so, therefore, the cheapest, but the best quality for the price guided my choices. By far, the permanent SS filter basket, which cost more half the price of Mr. Coffee--was a worthy investment. So much better than unbleached paper filters, and those gold-tone plastic baskets.
Now, while we are in the off-topic tangent of Coffee, let me assert my belief in the Nyquist-Shannon Theorem as being correct. I own 90% 16/44.1 recordings, which a ModiMB pulls more music from a file than any other DAC I have tested. I own 24/96, 24/176, 24/192 recordings, and I stream Amazon Music Unlimited.
My opinion is that 90% of my library sounds as good as the 10%. I would be reluctant to pay for 24/96, 16/44.1 sounds great to my, on my system.

Clearly you have 'Bronze' ears and an 'Unrefined' palate!


Can't imagine what the aficionados would do if they saw how I 'measured' the coffee or 'selected' the grind setting (when I don't use pre-ground beans)!

Let's just say there's an element of randomness/whimsy/etc. to it...whether it's cheap or expensive.


And...sometimes...I...even...drink...THIS!

Had a cup once on a trip then bought a can as 'emergency coffee'; ended up taking it camping and kinda liked it...Hey Mikey!

A little over $3 a can locally; the brick is about $2.50 at Aldi's

 

[TylersEclectic]

Let me check with the moderators, I believe I am allowed to send you a set no charge. I may have a few parts left over when I am done with this build.

If no one grabs those purple cables... I’ll be happy to buy them off you =) I have a thing for purple if it wasn’t apparent yet

 

[Paladin79]

If no one grabs those purple cables... I’ll be happy to buy them off you =) I have a thing for purple if it wasn’t apparent yet

These are going to Jason but down the road I will get back to you.

 

[Pietro Cozzi Tinin]

This morning I discovered an entire litter of kittens living under the Conex storage box that sits on the edge of our parking lot at work. I want to scoop them up and take them home so badly.......

Then I remember how badly cables/tubes/etc. get along with mischievous kittens and my temptation still doesn't subside at all.

That's good. Take them.
Cats can learn as long as the're incentives for them.
Constanza only sits on the Yggdrasil when I forgot to provide a warmer night spot.

 

[Robert Padgett]

Clearly you have 'Bronze' ears and an 'Unrefined' palate!


Can't imagine what the aficionados would do if they saw how I 'measured' the coffee or 'selected' the grind setting (when I don't use pre-ground beans)!

Let's just say there's an element of randomness/whimsy/etc. to it...whether it's cheap or expensive.


And...sometimes...I...even...drink...THIS!

Had a cup once on a trip then bought a can as 'emergency coffee'; ended up taking it camping and kinda liked it...Hey Mikey!

A little over $3 a can locally; the brick is about $2.50 at Aldi's

I have drunk many pots of that. And I currently am getting my custom, single source freshly roasted beans at Walmart, from a obscure almost esoteric roaster, Eight o'Clock, 100% Columbian, complete with the likeness of Senor Juan Valdez logo.
I was told my ears were more Brass than Bronze. and my Palate is quite attuned to situational awareness and logistics. To wit: If the hopper on my $27 Bellegrind is empty, I must venture over one-mile from my cavern home to the Walmart and buy more...and under stress I might add. The $19 Mr. Coffee cost slightly more than a permanent stainless stell basket filter with Micro holes.
I feel so pedestrian, almost vulgar, such a Plebeian...
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...pic/plebeian&usg=AOvVaw3jUDwjotFX2_yWAMoQHKFS

 

[Pietro Cozzi Tinin]

If no one grabs those purple cables... I’ll be happy to buy them off you =) I have a thing for purple if it wasn’t apparent yet

Aha.... I have that purple on the AES/EBU Tom made for me.
I'll never sell it. It's beautiful. And........ sounds fantastic.