I bought this brewer a couple of months ago and I thought I loved my Toddy system but it has been put into storage, because the KA system is so much easier to use and with the space saving design, reusable metal filter and a drink spigot, I am in love!  I also adore the glass and stainless parts too, no worries of staining or residual flavors, a well thought out design, one that would be hard to be improved  upon.