Multiple Brands - DF64 Gen 2

Ive had one for a year, and like mine enough. Theres a little more work in the upkeep (frequently cleaning the chute) but it works well for a wife spectrum brew teks

I would say it's the best for the price.

I really like my df64 with my GCP. It replaced a gifted Breville SGP and the improvement was not subtle.

You’ll get a bunch of recommendations for Baratza however Baratza is now owned by Breville. That makes it an immediate non-starter in my house. Plus, so plasticky. I bought myself a df64 gen 2 that I love. Coming from a Breville Smart Grinder Pro (which was a gift), the difference was massive. I mostly drink espresso so a precise grinder is critical and the df64 never disappoints. I also use it for other types of coffee sometimes, it adjusts easily.

Exactly! I have ordered a DF64 Gen 2 for espresso (I have yet to pick a machine). Had a bad experience with a Breville Barista touch after the grinder burned out after one month. I have been doing pourover with Chemex and V60 and plan to continue using my K-Ultra hand grinder for that.

Give it to you straight? No, you can't. Stretch your budget to about 28k (19k for DF64 gen 2 + 9k for SSP MP burrs or another burr upgrade) for a good pourover grinder. Maybe the Timemore Sculptor grinders can be cheaper.

DF64 GEN2. I'm in Australia and have only had it for about a month. Still seasoning the stock burrs, haven't done an alignment as yet but a scrape test sounds like they are about 60% at least. Rocking a dark roast for my double espresso shots right now and I'm finding the grinder very consistent already. Very happy with the workflow and minimal (almost zero) retention. I'm slow feeding so the anti-popcorn feature really helps and I grind directly into my 58mm portafilter. Coupled with my Vibiemme Piccolo e61 single boiler it's able to produce a delicious morning shot. Very satisfied with this grinder and I'm expecting it to get better as it is more seasoned and if and when l get around to shimming the burrs. $580aud from DF64 though Amazon. Recommend.

Gen 2 owner here. I've really enjoyed the grinder myself. Though I'm def a coffee nerd, I can't speak to whether it is slightly misaligned or not. Just too much to dive into. But I have gotten consistent results, really enjoyed the built quality, and have extremely low retention. Just anecdotal here.

+1 DF64 gen 2

Second this, just got one myself for $323.

I have the DF64. It does a good job but it spits coffee grinds everywhere making it quite messy I have had it a year now and clean it regularly. If I was to buy again I would be looking for something that doesn't make as much mess

This is the only grinder I have had so I can't Compare to a bunch of others on the market. I just know the grinder is the messiest part of my coffee making process