The burr is nice and sharp. The adjustability is good. However it jams if its not a hot atart and it gave trouble turinong off at first. It tends to be messy as there is not a good captur method for the coffee grinds.
I'm very satisfied with the service from Espresso Outlet.
I've only had my DF64V for a few weeks, having run about a pound and a half of beans through it. I didn't break the burrs in with a few kilos of cheap coffee as, I'd rather endure the break-in than waste the hard work of the pickers.
So with the combination of some burr break-in and getting to know my beans, I'm pulling some great shots.
I can't speak to random comments about stalling, as I consider that to be misuse of the grinder (i.e. light roasted beans, ground at 800 rpm for espresso).
I've been grinding medium light beans at 1200 rpm and my shots are coming out predictably.
Noise was a concern, as it's difficult to get a handle on noise from the YouTube reviews, but I'd call it minimal, but high-pitched (when grinding). When not grinding, I have to feel the case for subtle vibrations to tell if it's on.
I find the bellows to be useful, unlike most YouTube reviewers. I'm not sure how much the ionizer works, but with with a couple of RDT sprays, I'm consistently getting from 17.9 to 18.0 g out when loading 18.0 g.
I love the magnetic chute. This is a brilliant idea!
Love everything about it but the plasma anti-static stays on so I have to unplug daily (I understand I can open up the machine and easily fix but have not done so yet and really should not have to on a new machine). But it grinds great and looks great. The cup does not fit too well so it does not look straight which bugs me a bit.
Amazing grinder. Couldn't be happier with it. Shipped fast.
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from 1143 reviewsProven to be a very capable grinder. Must better than the Baratza Encore it replaced. The "plasma generator" feature really works and I'm amazed at the low level of clumping and schmoo accumulating around the chute. Trying to zero in on your best ratio of beans in > espresso out is pretty do-able with this grinder.
It really does make the espresso taste better. I love the workflow improvement of the grind by weight. Dialing in is very easy. Small turns of the adjustment knob keep my shot times right at 25-30 seconds. Grind is so consistent and fluffy I do jot need to WDT anymore. Huge upgrade from my CF64V.
I was going back and forth with several other machines that have all the same functions. The main difference was the price and after many, many hours of research, I pulled the plug on this machine. Most people think cheaper, means less, but this has not been the case. My friend has an ECM Synch II and this thing can go toe to toe with that machine, for half the price. I’ve had it now for about 5 weeks and it’s worked like a charm. I have a smart plug to turn on and off everyday, if I wake up before start time, I press on from the app and by the time I’m up and moving it’s ready to use. The steamer is great, the build quality is great and I love everything about. I picked the black one to match my esthetics and accessories and I’m so glad I did. If you are in the fence, feel confident in pulling the trigger, especially with Espresso Outlet customer support.
The Kaleido M2 is making roasting a really fun and engaging task. So much to learn and validate with taste. It was fairly easy to get started and produce decent roasts. Then the fun began as the quest to improve flavor development required a lot of learning and even some courage. Much more ahead to experience!
Fantastic grinder! Easy to use and clean.
Amazing for espresso machines, calibrate your grind and voila! WIll take you to a cafe in Italy or France.
So far it is mich better (quieter, faster) and seems more long-term built than my Fellow Opus. I liked the Opus, it was just plastic. Grind seems very consistent. I did use my 3-D printer to print off an extra 10° tilt base and cup funnel. I did have about 0.2 gram retention.
The larger chute makes your df54 even better! Easy and quick install.
Great product. Quick, easy and speedy ordering and delivery. Highly recommend. Zero complaints. 😁
So far pretty happy with the purchase.Retention is little to none and it is a decently quiet grinder. The worm screw is difficult to use if you want to switch from espresso to a pour over. I am only using it for my espresso.
Kaleido M2 heats up fast and is ideal size for my weekly coffee consumption of 300 grams or so. The Kaleido monitor works well with a little practice to provide full functionality. I haven’t been able to use the Artisan software due to lack of appropriate laptop computer.
Great scale! Exactly what I needed
I am very pleased with this grinder! It is perfect for my needs as I learn to pull shots at home