A
I hoped the DF83V upsides would justify the price. After replacing the burrs with the SSP HU burrs, I did a side by side comparison with my 10 yr old Rancilio Rocky. Mind you, I have not “broken in” the burrs completely yet. Here’s my take-away about the Turin:
1. By far, much quieter than the Rocky
2. Grinds 18 grams in about 4 seconds, Rocky-16 seconds
3. Provided a little more balanced flavor in a shot but I don’t have a refined palette.
4. My scale shows .1-.3 grams less sometimes than pre-grind. I’ve opened it up but there’s practically nothing in the chamber. Could be my scale?
5. Super easy to disassemble, clean and zero.
I wanted a single doser with little retention and I got more out of the purchase than I expected.
V
Great so far: fabulous grind, quick, quiet and clean. And a beauty.
Great service from Espresso Outlet.
R
Have also had a Turin DF64, DF83 and still have a DF64V v1. Will mention that I tried a niche for a month or two when it was so highly rated and never quite got what it’s appeal was. The DF83V is my favorite. The workflow is the same as any other SD grinder, but the factory DLC burrs at 1000 RPM produce clump free grounds and the taste from my shots is the best of all the SD grinders I’ve had. I use medium dark roast beans and make primarily lattes and caps. The DF83V is very easy to live with, low maintenance, ease of use and great tasting coffee.
J
I used a lot of grinders and I absolutely love the 83v. It’s got a solid, high quality build and looks and feels premium. The adjustable RPM really gives you a lot of control over your grinding and the plasma generator completely eliminates the need to use RDT when grinding. There is literally no static in the grounds. Overall I love this grinder and the quality of the grounds and the flavor.
Thanks for the great customer service from Espresso Outlet as well!
A
Highly recommend!
