Their DF54 V4 makes great espresso with a Bambino and great V60 pour overs.
“I run the DF54 V4 in my current setup and it makes some great espressos with my Bambino and great pour overs also with my V60.”
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Nearly 8 months of multiple daily uses with their DF54 and no clogging; a fantastic grinder, far better than their machine's built-in one.
“I have had this grinder now for nearly 8 months now. Never had an issue with it clogging.”
Two reliable, issue-free years with their DF54 for medium-dark milk drinks.
“I've been using a DF54 for about two years now and haven't had any issues with it, it's been reliable.”
Their DF54 made good drinks; a GBW upgrade improved straight espresso, with diminishing returns.
“That being said, my DF54 still did make good drinks!”
A year with their DF54 without a reason to upgrade, though switching from very coarse to fine caused clogging.
“I’ve had a DF54 for the past year and haven’t really seen any reason to upgrade.”
Two years with their DF54 and it has been great.
“Two years with mine and it’s been great.”
Used their DF54 for about two years; a great grinder for the price.
“I sold mine for 170 as well and I used it for about two years.”
After a K6 they moved to a DF54, which has been fantastic for their needs and budget with no issues.
“Progressed to automatic df54 which has also been fantastic for my need and cost.”
Compared their DF54 flat burr with a conical grinder; the DF54 gives a lighter flavour and was more accurate and easier to fine tune.
“Dialling in was no more complicated on either one, although the DF54 seemed more accurate and easier to fine tune.”
Gets very decent results from a DF54 paired with a cheap used Breville Cafe Roma.
“I get very decent results with a Breville Cafe Roma (used ~30 CAD) and a DF54 (new $320 CAD).”
Returned their DF54: better build than the Opus 2, but worse workflow due to retention and the chute design, and they preferred the Opus in the cup.
“Build quality is better on the DF54 but workflow is worse due to retention and overall chute design.”
Loves their DF54 and switches between pour over, AeroPress and espresso easily with its single dial.
“I have a DF54, I love it. I regular change between Pourover z Aeropress and Espresso”
Two trouble-free years with their DF54, first for espresso and now mostly pour over; its versatility is wonderful.
“I've been running my DF54 for about two years now without any trouble”
No complaints with their DF54 and likes its lack of retention compared with the first-generation Ode they had.
“I have no complaints with my df54.”
A co-ferment that tasted off on their ZP6 tasted like a very good, sweet cup on their DF54.
“Anyway today I tried it with the DF54 and it just tasted good.”
Uses a DF54 and thinks it is great for the money, but with dark roasts for lattes and americanos the taste still doesn't fully satisfy them, so they are considering a conical grinder.
“I have been using DF54 and I think it is great so far. Cuz it is only $200”
Their DF54 clogged from the start and they returned it within days.
“I tried the DF54 and had clogging from the start. Didn't keep it for more than a few days.”
Their DF54 was okay but inconsistent and kept causing spraying; they now use a Timemore 064S and much prefer it.
“I had a df54 that was okay but was not consistent at all and would constantly cause spraying issues.”
Bought a DF54 when it first came out, finds DF grinders overrated and no longer uses it.
“No offense to owners of DF grinders, but I think it’s overrated! I bought my DF54 when it first came out, I don’t use it anymore.”
Their first grinder, a DF54, clogged from the start; a Lagom Casa they bought later is far easier to use.
“I got the DF54 for my first grinder and was plagued with clogging issues from the start.”
Two weeks into their first setup, the DF54 keeps clogging despite troubleshooting and they are considering returning it.
“About two weeks ago I bought on a great deal (and after countless research hours) a Breville Bambino Plus. And also, I got a DF54 to make the pair.”
Retired their DF54 after it started clogging; disassembly and declumper fiddling didn't help.
“I’ve retired my DF54 for the same reason. It used to work flawlessly until it suddenly didn’t.”
Almost two years with their DF54 and never a clog; replaced the dosing cup, declumper and chute to cut static, and calls it a great grinder.
“I've had my DF54 for almost 2 years and have never had a clog.”
Never had a clog with their DF54; with the bigger chute, newer declumper and metal cup it has no static or retention.
“I've never had a clogging issue with my DF54 but even so I got the bigger chute, latest declumper and metal catch cup and it really has zero static and retention now”
Their DF54 has never clogged with medium beans and needs little cleaning.
“I use medium beans and my DF54 has never clogged. In fact I rarely even bother cleaning it.”
Daily use of their DF54 for over a year with no clogging; suspects factory inconsistency between units.
“I’ve used mine daily for multiple shots for over a year and had no problems that resemble yours.”
Over a year with lighter roasts and no clogging on their DF54.
“I run lighter roasts but have never had any clogging on my DF54, over a year.”
Their DF54 clogged and didn't make nice espresso even when working; their hand grinder does better.
“I bought the DF54 and it clogged up. Even when it works it did not make nice shots of espresso.”
Owns a DF54 and finds it great for single dosing, though a hopper grinder suits very high volumes better.
“I have a DF54 too! If you want single-dosing, DF54 is great”
Their DF54 has been fantastic and trouble-free for over a year.
“I got a DF54 for $450 AUD and it’s been fantastic. I’m sure there’s technically better grinders. But this one has lasted me over a year without any problems”
Likes their DF54 and has had no issues.
“Aussie here, running a DF54 which I like and haven't had any issues with.”
After adding a Lagom Casa they're struggling to find a use for their DF54.
“Just picked one up a couple weeks ago to try something different from my DF54. Now I’m struggling to find a use for the DF54..”