DF54

Has the same DF54 and Bambino setup and uses a scale and timer to judge shots.

“I have the same setup and my DF54 is usually betw”

Just got a DF54 V3 and is loving the new kit.

“Same setup over here, just got my DF54 V3 the other day!”

Calls the DF54 a no-brainer and a great purchase.

“DF54 is really a no brainer. I have one and I think it's a great purchase.”

Their DF54 has negligible retention and static.

“My DF54 has so little retention and static that I would call it negligible and wonder what all the fuss is about.”

Their DF54 from Bella Barista has been brilliant, arriving zeroed and with the v2 chute.

“I recently ordered a DF54 from Bella Barista in the UK and its been brilliant”

Bought a DF54 after four months with an Encore ESP; the ESP is better for darker roasts, the DF54 for clarity.

“I own both grinders. Bought the df54 after having owned the encor esp for 4 months. They're both great grinders, I just wanted something focused on lighter coffee. For darker roasts the ESP is better for sure”

Very, very pleased with their DF54.

“I echo this, though I am in the US. Very, very pleased with my DF54.”

Their white DF54 and Bambino setup makes great coffee, and the 3-second warm-up is underrated.

“Same setup I use (I even have a white DF54). Makes me great coffee”

Wonders how loud the DF54 is compared with their ear-piercing OXO grinder.

“Wanted to ask how loud is the df54 compared to other grinders? I have the OXO and its almost ear piercing.”

The DF54 produces very tasty shots and pour-overs, which they'd say are better than their K6.

“The DF54 produces very tasty shots and very good pourovers. I would say better than the K6”

Agrees the DF54 suits light roasts and the Baratza medium and dark roasts, though the Baratza also handles light roasts well.

“I agree with the assessment that the DF54 is more suitable for light roasts and the Baratza for medium and dark roasts.”

Owns a K6 and a DF54 and doesn't bother with the electric grinder for pour-over.

“I have the K6 and a DF54 electric grinder. For pour over I don’t bother with the electric grinder.”

Has moved on to a DF54 with no complaints.

“I have since moved on to df54 and no complains”

Calls the DF54 a great grinder.

“I agree with the DF54 though. Great grinder.”

Bought a DF54 after the hype and found it terrible, clogging every other use despite all the tricks.

“I bought the DF54 after seeing love for it in this sub, but it has been TERRIBLE. It clogs every other use.”

Returned their DF54 with titanium burrs to Turin because of clogs.

“I had one and returned it to Turin due to clogs. It was a DF 54 pgraded ((edit: **upgraded)) to titanium burrs.”

Calls the DF54 a lottery: theirs clogged constantly, ground unevenly and had a wandering zero point from day one.

“The problem is that the DF54 is like playing a lottery. I got a shit one that has been nothing but problems since day 1.”

Returned their DF54 and bought a Timemore Sculptor 064S, a huge increase in quality with zero issues.

“I returned my DF54 and bought Timemore 064s, huge increase in quality and zero issues so far.”

After a year with a first-gen DF54 they bought a Lagom Casa and find it easier to dial in with no retention.

“After about a year with DF54 (gen1) I bought a Lagoom Casa 3 weeks ago, I have been very happy”

Bought a DF54 two weeks earlier, was disappointed when it clogged every use, and returned it for a Timemore 064S.

“I purchased a DF54 two weeks ago and was very disappointed with it. Clogged during every use.”

Their version 3 DF54 started clogging after a week, and they were told to get an upgrade kit anyway.

“I have a df54 version 3. Started clogging after a week.”

Their DF54 constantly clogged and produced heaps of static; a service found nothing wrong.

“I have a DF54 and I was the same as you, constantly clogging and producing heaps of static. I took it in for a service and the tech said there was nothing wrong with it.”

Uses their DF54 every day and says it has never clogged.

“I use mine every day and it never clogged. Just push some air to it to get all the coffee out.”

Gave up on their DF54, calling it absolutely terrible despite every recommended fix.

“Good thread cause I just snapped and gave up on my DF54 this morning. Absolutely terrible.”

Their DF54 clogged a lot and RDT didn't help; they cross-threaded it and resold it at a loss, preferring a Starseeker E55 Pro.

“In my case it clogged a lot too, RDT did not help much. Also I cross-threaded it in the end”

Their DF54 clogs 3 to 5 times a week after 10 months of daily use, though it makes great espresso.

“I've had the DF54 for 10 months and it clogs 3 to 5 times per week now with daily usage.”

Never had clogging but finds their DF54 makes every coffee taste more similar compared with their K6.

“I never have clogging issues but i have found that compared to my k6, the df54 makes every coffee taste more similar”

In defence: a year of daily use at about three double shots and the DF54 has clogged only twice.

“In defence of the DF54: I’ve owned my DF54 for exactly one year, and daily usage is around 3 double shots. It’s clogged twice.”

Doesn't understand the DF54 problems as theirs hasn't clogged once.

“I really do not understand all these issues I am seeing with the DF54. I have had it for a while now and has not clogged on me once”

A year with their DF54 using RDT and it has never clogged.

“I’ve had my DF54 for a year, I use RDT (water spray on beans), and I’ve never had it clog once.”

Half a year with their DF54 and it hasn't clogged once.

“I've been using the DF54 for half a year now and I didn't even remotely clog once.”

Wasted half a kilo of beans on their Gaggia Classic E24 and DF54 before learning beans can need four weeks of rest.

“I have a Gaggia Classic E24 + DF54, and i wasted like half a Kg of beans before i found out that beans may need to be rested for up to 4 weeks”

Uses a DF54 and Bambino with a spring-loaded tamper to remove a variable.

“I have the DF54 and a bambino but I use a spring loaded tamper which helps keep things consistent and removes a variable.”

With a DF54 and base Bambino they could only get tasty shots at 14 and finer than the 10 others suggest.

“I have a DF54+Bambino base model and I could only get tasty shots when grinding on 14+”

Their truly zeroed DF54 sits at 10.5-14 for espresso and 40 for moka pot.

“My DF54 is true zero’d and my reference point is 10.5-14 for espresso and 40 for moka pot.”

Their DF54 occasionally needed the top removed and replaced to restore the zero point.

“I have a DF 54 and after removing the top and replacing it, one time I had to do it a seco”

Uses their DF54 for pour-over, where 45 is already much finer than a faulty unit's grind.

“I have a df54 which i ise for pourover and at the 45 setting ( halfway) its already much finer than what you have in the pic.”

Bought a DF54 despite warnings and found a problem with the adjustment dial while cleaning it.

“Despite all your warnings about Turin grinders (especially the DF54), I bought it in May 2024.”

Nearly four months into their DF54 with no issues, bought because it was inexpensive.

“I have only had my DF54 for a little under 4 months and no issues so far”

Bought a DF54 for $400 and thinks it's too budget focused compared with a DF64 that's lasted three years.

“I bought mine from espresso outlet for 400”

Their DF54 has been used 2-4 times a day for two years and has been perfect.

“My DF54 has been used 2-4x a day for 2 years and it's been perfect.”

Has had zero issues with a DF54 from one of the first batches.

“I’ve had zero issues with my DF54. I got one of the first batches available.”

Bought a DF54 before release from China as a gamble and has had no issues.

“I bought the DF54 pre any reviews as I got it before release from china. There was maybe a few Reddit posts. Served me well so far but it was a gamble. Honestly had no issues”

Eight months with their DF54 without clogging, though static rises if the chute isn't cleaned.

“I have the df54 for 8 months. Never hat that Problem. Only the static goes Up If i dont clean the chute regularly.”

Their DF54 needs a deep clean every few weeks or it has crazy static issues.

“I got the DF54 hoping for something relatively set-and-forget, and I have to open it up every few weeks for a deep cleaning or I run into crazy static issues”

Their go-to DF54 espresso grind is about 15 for light roasts on a Barista Touch.

“My go-to espresso grind on my df54 is about 15 (light roast, barista touch)”

Runs their DF54 at setting 8-12 for espresso.

“FYI I put mine on grind setting 8-12 on my DF54 for espresso.”

Finds their Bambino overextracts on back-to-back shots, and a DF54 producing fines can make shots astringent.

“My bambino actually overheats from back to back shots. It overextracs, especially if df 54 produces too much fines”

Their DF54 has to be set near true 1 to dial in a Profitec Go, with the burrs chirping if finer.

“The level I grind at with my DF54 is basically true 1, the burrs will chirp if I go more.”

Runs their DF54 at 21 for espresso.

“I run my DF54 at 21 for espresso.”

Upgraded from a non-ESP Encore and loves their DF54, such a difference.

“I upgraded from a non ESP baratza encore. I had to use a pressurized basket most of the time. I love my df54, such a difference.”

Their new DF54 gives inconsistent pulls while the taste is far better than the Opus they used before.

“I feel like I never had inconsistent pulls with the Opus as my grinder, but the taste from shots ground in the DF54 taste far bet”

Has a DF54 and Bambino Plus and gets good extraction with an 18g dose.

“You may need to increase your dosage. I have this same setup (DF54 and bambino plus) and haven’t run into this issue with 18g. It spills some on the tamp, but the extraction is good”

Almost a year with their DF54, using 40 for AeroPress, 70-90 for V60 and 10 for ibrik.

“I've had a DF54 for almost a year: my basic grind settings are 40 for Aeropress, 70-90 for V60 or April brewers”

Every coffee on their DF54 and Bambino Plus has landed between 19 and 26.

“I have the same grinder and bambino plus and every coffee I’ve tried so far has been between 19-26 on the df54.”

Sold their DF54 to their girlfriend and bought a DF64, calling the DF54 a toy that's slow, loud and clogs easily.

“I had a df54 that I sold to my gf and bought a 64. You want the 64. It's not even close. The 54 is a toy compared to the 64.”

Has a DF54 at a hunting camp that works OK, but small adjustments swing brew time and their Niche Zero is better.

“I have the DF54 at hunting camp. Works OK”

Their 3-month-old DF54 has had countless clogs on light and dark roasts alike.

“My DF54 (3 months old) has blessed me with countless clogs.”

Has used the original DF54 a ton without issues, finding it slow but impressive for the price.

“I've used the original Df54 a ton without any issues whatsoever. It's a little bit slower than I'm used to but I am extremely impressed for the price!”

Their DF54 has never clogged in two years of everyday use.

“Somehow my df54 has never clogged! It's been 2 years of everyday use”

Has run dozens of pounds of beans through their DF54 over a year without a single issue.

“I've ran dozens of pounds of beans ranging from nearly green to burnt through my df54 over the past year and have never had a single issue.”

Their DF54 clogs only with darker oily beans.

“I got my DF54 in August from Miicoffee and as I've now found out it is prone to clogging, but mine only clogs with darker oily beans.”

Nearly returned their DF54 for clogging until RDT fixed it, now with no retention.

“Man I had those issues with the DF54 at first, I was about to return it… until I started doing RDT.”

Hasn't had a clog on their DF54 in over a year grinding 18g at about 15.

“Never have had a clog on my DF54 in over a year. Always grind 18g”

Their DF54 still clogs despite cleaning, spritzing, recalibrating and many teardowns.

“I’ve tried everything, cleaned the chute every time with the brush, spritzed the beans with water, changed beans, changed grinder settings, recalibrated and taken the damn thing apart many times to give it a thorough cleaning. It still clogs.”

Six months in, their DF54 has zero retention and they love it.

“Six months in on mine and still zero retention. Well nothing my coffee scale picks up, anyway. That puffer thingy is awesome! Love my DF54.”

On their DF54 and Bambino Plus the second shot always runs much faster.

“I have df54 and Bambino plus and the second shot always runs much faster, ruining the shot.”

Uses RDT every morning and wipes their DF54 only about once a month.

“RDT every morning and I wipe my DF54 maybe once a month.”

Had a v2 DF54 that they brushed after every use and says the mess a 16g dose made wasn't normal.

“I had a v2 df54. Brushed it after every use. This is not normal.”

Six months and four-plus uses a day on their DF54, with the static mess only twice using the plastic cup.

“Not normal. I have a DF54 for 6 months now, use it 4+ times a day. I have had this happen maybe twice using the plastic dosing cup.”

Their DF54 V2 has never made that mess and they don't use RDT.

“No it's not normal. I have a DF54 V2 and this never happenned. I don't use RDT either.”

Their DF54 has been great so far with no problems.

“My DF54 has been great so far with no problems.”

Setting 10/15 both choke their Gaggia Classic Evo Pro on a new DF54; they expect to land around 27.

“Got my DF54 today. Still playing around the Setting. at 10/15 both setting choke my gaggia classic evo pro. 25 is too long and 30 being too short. So for my unit should work with 27ish.”

Their DF54 works great but is a bit messy.

“The DF54 works great though I do find it a bit messy.”

Their DF54 experience has been good.

“That really sucks that you had a bad experience with the DF54, but my experience has been completely the opposite.”

They are blown away by the quality of their new DF54, their first espresso grinder.

“I'm blown away with the quality of the DF54.”

They sold their DF54 because its static and user experience annoyed them.

“I also tried a df54, but the static and user experience I found annoying so I sold that too.”

Their DF54 didn't work properly under warranty and then stopped working.

“I used an DF54 and I didn’t have a great experience with it, it didn’t function properly during warranty and it stopped working after warranty.”

Their DF54 with a Lelit Bianca has been aces so far.

“I have the Bianca with a df54 and so far all is aces”

Their DF54 is the best bang for the buck and they have no desire to upgrade.

“I bought the best bang for the buck,.GCP and DF54 (IMO) and have no desire to upgrade .”

Two years with their DF54 and no problems.

“I've had my DF54 for a couple of years with absolutely no problems.”

Their DF54 has had no issues since they bought it.

“I bought my DF54 from DF64coffee and also haven't had any issues.”

Their DF54 for espresso is built like a tank and reasonably priced, though messy.

“I’ve got the DF54 for espresso, which is a flat burr grinder.”

Very good shots from their DF54 once dialed in.

“I own a DF54 and a Dedica, and my shots are very good once the right setting is dialed in.”

Their DF54 ground consistently but was messy, needed constant fixes, and locked up and died within a year.

“The DF54 was actually great when it came to grind consistency.”

Since July their DF54 V4 has been great: minimal retention, consistent and easy to dial in.

“Performance on it has been great. Minimal retention, it's been consistent and easy to dial in.”

Their DF54 has been great: quieter and adjustable for espresso, though the deionizer doesn't work.

“I got the DF54, after 'borrowing' my cousin's OG Encore. Most people said it's a side grade, but honestly, it's been great.”

Their DF54 still gives consistent shots after upgrading to an HX machine.

“I thought I will upgrade my DF54 immediately when I upgrade my machine… but I am still using DF54.”

Their DF54 has been super consistent and compact.

“I have really really enjoyed the DF54!! It has been great! Super consistent and, it doesnt take up much space at all.”

100 shots in, every shot from their DF54 setup has been a joy.

“Every shot has been a joy to pull to so far and loving our very first espresso machine set up!”

They hated their DF54 for espresso; their K6 made better cups.

“I bought a df54 and then later a 064s and hated both of them for espresso.”

They like the coffee from their DF54.

“I have the dedica, DF54 and I like the coffee it produces”

Their DF54 makes a bit of a difference over a blade grinder.

“Since I made the video, I've switched to a DF54 flat burr grinder. I think it makes a bit of a difference”

After a year, their DF54 with a Silvia regularly surprises them with quality for the money.

“I'm surprised regularly with what this setup can produce in terms of quality for $.”

Pretty happy with their Turin DF54 and Legato setup.

“That's my current set up, and I'm pretty happy with it.”

Their DF54 is great for espresso and more than good enough for filter, though switching wastes coffee to retention.

“it is not the best for filter coffee but it is more than good enough”

Really impressed with their DF54, much more solid than their old Baratza.

“I’m really impressed with the DF54 from my time with it”

Three years with their DF54 with constant clogging before upgrading.

“I had the DF54 for 3 years before i upgraded and I always had clogging”

After a year their DF54 needs babying or it clogs, and clumps always come through.

“The df54 needs to be babied or else it clogs and i always have clumps that come through.”

Their older DF54 gets heavy static when switching between espresso and pour over.

“Mine goes crazy if I switch between espresso and pourover but I have V1 or V2.”

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.”

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.”

Their DF54 has worked well for them so far.

“I have the DF54 and its worked well”

Two years with their DF54 and it has been great.

“Two years with mine and it’s been great.”

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.”

Their DF54 made good drinks; a GBW upgrade improved straight espresso, with diminishing returns.

“That being said, my DF54 still did make good drinks!”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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..”