nter. You will NOT be disappointed with this blender!

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I'd been researching a new blender for months and the Vitamix 750 Professional Heritage Collection is the one I decided on. This is the new 2016 version of the Vitamix 750 Pro Blender. The Heritage Collection first started appearing in specialty stores like Williams Sonoma/Sur La Table/Crate&Barrel last year (2015), and now it has officially replaced the original 750 Pro blender as the current, upgraded model for this year (2016).

The 750 Pro Heritage is the most powerful (2.2 hp motor), yet quietest home blender Vitamix produces and is designed to fit on counters under standard height cabinets. It's a well engineered/nice looking machine with a variable speed motor, pulse mode and 5 presets for smoothies: frozen desserts, soups, sauces and cleaning.

I've only had this blender a short time, but so far, its fantastic!! It does an amazing job producing evenly blended, creamy, smooth results in a very short time. Almost all recipes with the exception of hot soups/sauces require only 30-60 seconds of blending. Soups/hot items typically require 6-9 minutes. The pulse feature is a great way to dice and chop fruits and vegetables.

What's in the box :

-Vitamix 750 Professional Series Heritage Collection Base
-64 oz Tritan BPA Container with lid and updated blade seal
-Tamper
-Introductory DVD
-High Performance Blending Recipe Book
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Primary differences between last yr's 750 Pro and upgraded 750 Heritage Pro model :

1) Heritage Pro has a solid metal shell with additional sound dampening material - it's more durable and quieter than other versions. (previous 750 Pro had a stainless finish option but was really plastic with a coating that was more susceptible to scuffing/scratching)

2) Heritage models only have back-lighting above the side pulse and start-stop switches, whereas the original Pro 750 has a back-light around all controls including the central knob

3) Heritage model is 40% quieter with the same 2.2 hp variable speed motor

As an added bonus, this blender comes with the new 64 oz BPA free/Tritan container with new blade seal that has eliminated the "black flecks (teflon)" issues that plagued earlier versions, so no more "harmless" tiny flakes of teflon from the blade seal in your food!
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Tips :

Don't be shy with the throttle - when using variable speed, ALWAYS start at the 1 or 2 setting (you risk shattering the container starting at higher speeds), but bring the motor up to MAXIMUM speed within 5-10 seconds. The blender/container is designed to operate at maximum speed. The exception to this is when chopping vegetables/using pulse - the lower the number, the coarser the chop. Watch blend time carefully, it's very easy to overblend (which also generates heat) with this machine. I've found very little difference (judging from motor sound) between 1 - 3.5 or so on the variable setting. Vitamix CS says this is the norm, but others have reported more variability on the lower end than higher. Not a huge deal as the majority of your blending should be done at max speed anyway.

While the blender will heat foods via friction, it won't cook them. If you start with raw ingredients, they will taste like raw ingredients. If you want cooked flavor (ex. soups/sauces), precook/roast ingredients before adding to the blender.

The tamper is your friend when blending thicker items such as nut butters or adding ingredients via the lid. Tamp at various angles or in a spinning motion to work the ingredients into the vortex.

Cleaning is as easy as they say: rinse container, fill halfway with warm water, add two drops of dishwashing detergent and either use the preset clean program or variable speed and run for 30 seconds at max speed. Rinse again and dry.

The only downside to this blender might be the initial cost ($750 list/$550 street as of 4/2016), but it does come with a 7 yr warranty, and they are built to last, so amortized over the life the machine, it's a worthwhile investment.

ul. When I was reading reviews I always thought how much of a difference can there be between the ninja blender and this. I thought I was getting a $400 discount buying the ninja, but when you start blending fresh/frozen fruits, the difference in texture is completely different. This is especially important if you have a baby.
- Feels solid (let me explain), this blender being such a powerful machine, I was always scared to keep it on too long, or turning it on and off constantly because I always thought the motor or burn out or it would start smelling like some of the other blenders I've had. Let me tell you that this vitamix gives you great confidence in whatever you're making.

Cons:
- Cleaning isn't as easy as they say. Sure I can put some soap in there and blend for couple seconds, but I always have this feeling that whatever I put in next will have a soapy taste if I don't clean it out properly. Which leads to my next point, when you're cleaning it by hand you really need to be careful of the blades.
- I wish the plastic tamper they gave was a bit more sturdy. Everything that comes in the box seems super high quality and sturdy, but I don't get the same feeling with the tamper.

Overall: Even though it does seem like a tremendous amount for a blender, it does match up to its performance. I would recommend anyone who's on the fence to buy it. I don't regret it one bit.

br />First, make sure you have a spot for this on your counter. It's bulky enough where you don't want to have to fetch it from storage when using it and you should be using it every day. Mine fits nicely on my counter tucked in a corner under the cabinets.

Cleanup is easy. I rinse the cover and container and then add some warm water and a drop of soap before putting back on the blender to use the clean cycle. It's very simple.

So far I've stuck to basic green smoothies using homemade almond milk (with the blender of course) and also made one small batch of soup from some left over roasted veggies. I look forward to reading the cookbook that came with the blender to try some more recipes.

the 32 oz wet container and mini tamper in addition to this. The 64 oz that comes with this machine is ginormous and not good for small batches. If you want to grind anything dry, like coffee or wheat berries, also buy the 32 oz dry container. Yes, that's a lot to buy but you need the right equipment to make this a good, life long investment.

My 64 oz wet container came with a wet blade (4 pointy blades). The 32 oz wet that I bought separately came with an ice blade (4 squared off blades). I thought it would come with a wet blade but I'm good with this because I want to chop ice. The 32 oz dry that I bought should have come with a dry blade (2 pointy blades and 2 squared blades), but mine came with an ice blade so it's going back. Point being: check your blades to make sure you got the right thing because nowhere on the containers does it indicate what container it is (wet or dry). The ONLY difference is the blade. You don't want to be buying what you think are different only to find out they're exactly the same. At $100+ each. Right?

Last, the containers DO NOT lock into the base like every other blender you've ever used. They just sit on top and do not seem sturdy at all, so much so that I was afraid to even turn it on and wanted to return it immediately. But I gave it a try and it works. This is indeed how it was designed. Can't tell you why - you'd have to inquire with the engineers. I read online somewhere that once the motor engages, it locks in so you can let go and walk away. I let go for a couple of seconds on my first batch - a yummy almond milk, chocolate, banana, blueberry, maca, and chia seed smoothie - but I'm a wimp so perhaps I could've even walked away!

My smoothie was better than the bees knees - mmm mmm - so I'm sold.

Hope this review helps you enjoy your machine right out of the box so you don't have to waste your afternoon google searching vitamix user forums like I did. :)

nd easy. I love smoothies so that is all that I’ve used it for to date. But I’m having smoothies 2-3 times a day and losing weight. I’ve had a Cuisinart blender for about 15 years that is highly inferior to this machine regarding chopping ice. This self-cleaning, powerful machine is worth every penny. No chunks of ice! Perfectly blended! My husband is now a convert to smoothies. The noise is still quite loud but that’s the only slightly negative thing I can think of. Worked right out of the box, after cleaning and reading directions thoroughly. I highly recommend.

he Vitamix is a bit over the top. I can assure you, it is not. I love using it, love learning new recipes with it and love just seeing it sit on my counter. The Vitamix can help you make just about anything and it even has its own cleaning cycle so you just add soapy water and sit back. I love this blender and highly recommend it.

e blended nice and smooth. No more crunchy drinks when they're not suppose to be. What sold me was the easy clean up and their warranty. Should be the last blender I ever buy!

ppointed that my expensive blender looks old and cloudy and a bit freaked that heat made that happen and probably went into my soup.

pletion. The motor is not that much louder than ordinary blenders. But you can still hear the torque and strength that this machine can put out. Its a great blender.

iner is somewhat pricy, but worth it. This is loud but it doesn't need to run at a high speed for long in order to accomplish most tasks. The container is plastic, which I was not pleased with until I lifted it and found that the lighter weight was a real benefit for me.