Turin Grinders - DF64V

This is my exact setup. A ZP6 for pourover and a DF64V with SSP HU burrs. It works well.

I have DF64v. I pretty much only use it for espresso, because I don’t like the brews I get with it. I would get a zp6 and then save more for df or something more down the line. I used a zp6 for about 1.5 years and now have an 078 and really like both of them. I wouldn’t get a DF64v as is and expect great pourovers. It does make fairly decent espresso, that maybe isn’t super dynamic, but it will certainly taste like any given coffee should. I do feel like even at low rpm, slow feed, rdt etc. that my brews stalled a lot more, were a bit flat, and lacked any clarity and acidity. Some safe advice is that an “all rounder” is not going to be great at either, even if good enough at one or both. I’m definitely glad that I saved and got a one for both.

I'd say this too.  Also ssp 64mms compatible if OP wants to go that way.  The DLC stock is great though.

**DF64V** with a variable RPM is also a good and cost-effective option.

I'm a tu ally considering this. I had a fellow ode gen 2, then got a df64v with ssp MP, then timemore 078 (sold it), then added the oden gen2 burrs to the df64v and I'm happy with it. I am considering getting the pietro just because it is so much praised here and it seems to be close to the EK43. But I'm a bit worried about hand grinidjng being annoying and me not using it too much.

I’ve had a ton of grinders and I’d think for that budget I’d have to recommended the DF64v. It’s a fantastic little grinder for espresso and filter. The build quality is nice and my units alignment was spot on out of the box. The stock dlc burrs too once seasoned are really great.

You get what you pay for. if you buy df64 v2 from the OEM, you can get it for 34k with stock stainless steel burrs.

It’s a good conical grinder, I liked it. But ultimately, I went with the df64 with ssp mp burrs because I like high clarity filter coffee. Ended up getting a k6 for espresso.

DF64 with SSP MP. The newest gen doesn’t require as much modding as the orig.

A capable grinder with SSP MP (or Brew burrs) is worth considering. Could be a DF64 or an Ode. Or Zerno, if you don’t mind the cost or wait. I just moved from a DF64 with SSP MP to the new F74 Navigator. Am very happy with the marked improvement in workflow (though wish there was a bellows; am sure someone will make one). Just waiting for the burrs to season to weigh in on the ultimate taste in the cup. So far so good; curious if it will get even better (as the MPs did after a couple months). The grinds are fantastic and the relatively small footprint is nice.

Had a Turin DF-64 with SSP burrs, which I loved, but it was damaged in a terrible Vermont flood this summer. It was loud before, but after repairing, it made an even more hideous noise, but still seemed to grind ok. During the four months of being displaced from our home, I became accustomed to using a Timemore C-2 Max that I had purchased mainly for traveling. When we finally rented a new apartment (with neighbors), she scowled at me and said "you're not gonna use that thing, are you?" I was like, "ok sure, but I'm upgrading and getting a K-ultra!" First thing every morning I now make three pourovers with the K-Ultra grinder and Hario V-60 01 drippers. It's definitely more tedious, but I enjoy the morning ritual, and there's been no trouble with disturbing new neighbors at 6 AM either. As others have mentioned on here, I can also feel the texture differences in the beans, where lighter roasts are more of a crunchy workout, and the dark roasts feel smooth and easy. Cheers!