Red Bird aficionados: Red Bird, or Blue Jaguar?

[SameGuy]

I think the big selling features of the Vario do weigh in the eventual decision. Bigger, ceramic burrs; indirect drive keeping the coffee from heating; yes, the timer and the portafilter holder. I have a small bonus coming in September and will probably make the jump then. DW: "Does the little [Krups] grinder still work? OK then." Me: grumbles and glances over while putting close to 50 lbs on the PF in order to get a 25-second shot...

 

[UCChemE05]

Well at least you get your exercise for the day

indirect drive keeping the coffee from heating

I call shenanagins on this. The indirect drive will help minimize damage though if a stone happens to make its way to the burrs.. I'd much rather replace just the burrs and maaaybe a belt as opposed to the former and likely having the drive system repaired or even replaced.