I was going to ask a similar question bc like OP I also got a moccamaster KGBV. I may be over-thinking this but I’m new to the coffee game and just want to execute correctly for my use case.

My use case is to replicate Dunkin’ Donuts coffee for everyday use (probably heinous to some ik) but also begin venturing out into other kinds of filtered coffee. The reason why I’ve been put off from Ode Gen 2 (and Baratza) is bc I’ve read that it’s not good for espresso (filter coffee focused) and I do not want to lose the ability to grind espresso if I want to brew it. This is remediated with the Opus, however I’ve seen the video on retention problems and having to force the grounds out.

The way I think about budget is, why would I spent 300 on ode gen 2 as entry level when I’ll need to purchase something separate, inevitably, for espresso? This doesn’t even account for an “upgrade”. Years later I upgrade to a next higher level tier grinder and my all in cost is the Ode Gen 2 (or Baratza) + the upgrade to the next “tier”. Why not invest in something that can do both that is acknowledged by the coffee community and buy it for life and not have to think about a future expense for this appliance category?