I bought one 2 weeks ago and absolutely love it. I sometimes drink long blacks and all I do is when I turn the SPX on I also flick the jug on and use that water instead of faffing around with the water spout. I wish not having one was a option really. Great review BTW it really helped me decide👌

Good video man ! What beans did you use and how fresh were they ? Looking for a good recc9mendation of beans for pure espresso. Cheers (from cane toad land)

I would think they can get some proper industrial designers in. I hear Johnny Ive is available.

I just got mine this weekend, but the pressure gague reads at 4-5 bar, I think likely due to the transport issues you mentioned, the overpressure valve must have moved around, excited to get it working perfectly soon

Aarghhh! There's a couple of flat washers and a felt washer/gasket under the impeller. These set the lower burr height and prevent coffee dust going into the motor respectively. You appear to have vacuumed them up.

You did better than the official video, thank you so much

Hey, how are you? Are you using the MH3 portafilter? I start trying the same tool with 17g and 6 grind size, should I be trying just single shots with this settings or it would work fine for double shots?

I have the same machine but in black. It’s a consistent great workhorse.

Hi there!!, thanks great video I have now got a nice clean grinder .... question .. our grinder gets a caning at home 4-5 coffees per day and burrs are dull after a few years.... best option is to replace them? ... down to 4 or 5 for espresso ... used to be 10-12 for same ..cheers

Hi, great review, I recently purchased the Sage version and have to say that coming from a Krupps grinder.... I`m well chuffed, I read a comment somewhere else about someone moaning that the grinder loses its setting when unplugged, on page 14 of the official manual it states that the grinder can retain the current setting displayed in memory by pressing/holding down the timer knob, Ive tested this and it does appear to work, I also find that pre-ground coffee is a little to coarse for my liking.... even for a v60, the Krupps did an ok job but even with a v60 there were a small amount of fines left in my mug but that hasn`t been the case so far with the Sage smart pro..... seems to have a nice even grind for a conical burr.

Great review.

If people are comparing Cafe bought espresso to what is possible with this machine then I would suggest the machine would win hands down compared some of the excuses served up as espresso in many cafes these days. And I am talking about so called ‘boutique’ or specialist outlets. My hat goes off to those baristas who have been trained well, take their craft seriously and make some memorable coffees. But from my experience in Australia they seem to be a rarity. Anyway… i regularly pull shots that i would pay $6 for down here. I am not a barista but I like my coffee so i played with the machine settings and my brewing profile to find the sweet spot. I repeat the process with each different bean. Its all part of the fun, isn’t it?I use a Flair Pro.

I think my grinder motor broke. When bean is in, the grinder just won’t grind it although motor is running. When bean is removed, everything is able to move. Anyone had experienced this?

As a professional barista for 15 years, the Silvia Pro X is at the top of my shopping list in brushed steel colour. Great review. Thanks.

@Thesneakygrind Great review video mate! How would you compare the coffee that comes out of it compared to cafe quality i.e. its 95-99% of what you can get from any high street cafe like Starbucks or much better?

I need some help i did the complete disassemble. After cleaning it started to clog, the machine will grind longer, but the ground dont get pushed trough the chute, the impeller looks good, everything seems fine but the impelle dont push the ground trough the chute as i said. The felt washer isnt there anymore after cleaning i broke it, but i dont think i need it. Anyone knows the issue ?

the actual "zero point"on my machine after a couple of years of wear on the burrs,....is burr#4 and 3 on the display, This is where you can hear the motor note slightly change when running no beans. at that setting the coffee is very fine and pretty clumpy. I work backward from this known point.sorta 12-6 ish. Add bellows to clear a minimum 1g or more from the machine with a couple of puffs.

Thank you for this 👍🏽

We have had ours for 8 years or so now. I have just replaced it with a niche zero. The smart grinder is a great first grinder, easy to use, easy to care for, cheap, and can make tasty espresso. That being said there have been some roasts that it just cannot manage, lighter roasts in particular cant be ground fine enough without the motor seizing. If you have a preference for roasts on the darker side it will do the job but just know it will limit your options when it comes to some coffees.

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The Dark arts 😂😂😂😂👍🏽☕️😎❤️ love that!!!

Great video 👍🏽☕️😎

Does the portafilter fit the bambino

That was a surprisingly entertaining vid mate 👌👍 its made it look like a relatively simple job which i will have a ho at real soon. Thanksnfor sharing and entertaining me 😎 Is it not a good idea to guve all the parts a bit of a wash in dishwater?

You can also buy cleaning pallets if you do not wish to do that

Can you please share the model of the bottomless porta filter?

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I’ve found this video to be the most helpful and informative out of the many Bambino Plus review videos on youtube, Kudos to you! When dialing in your espresso, do you aim for 18g in and 36g out in 30 seconds? And when specifically do you start the timer (when you press the double shot button, or when espresso first comes out?) Greatly appreciated!

I've had this grinder for years. I never knew I should be dissatisfied with it until I entered the rabbit hole of espressso grinder reviews.

Running one of these for my Breville dual boiler. I’ve got Campos’ house blend running 20.4 second grind time, internal grind setting 1, external grind setting 4. Works like a charm even after 2 years!

I've had this grinder for a week. Dialed in my settings to 5 on the upper burr and 6 for the grind size. I thought it was funny watching the guy try to use the timer to dose out the right amount of coffee. All you need to do is press and hold the start button with a small, 1-cup glass container and a pocket scale under the chute. Grind up to the desired weight and take note of the elapsed time (it counts up instead of down when you press and hold the button).

Where did you get the spring loaded tamper?

Hi, great video! I just got mine and it's being a little of a learning curve for me coming from my old Krups. So glad you mention the machine error with the automatic shot dosing I thought mine was defective 😂 I will try to program it. Two questions: are u using whole or low fat milk? I'm guessing whole. And second, I'd like to learn using the bottomless porta filter but I don't have a grinder, which one do you recommend on the less that $200 US dlr range? Thanks ! I love the Aussie accent 😊!

Another Coffee geeky channel niceee! :) Welcome guys, glad to see you, would be good to have another point of view to this overly analyzed hobby :) Would you say Breville Smart Grinder Pro is a better suitable for first grinder compared to something like DF54? Thanks.

This is my spare while I wait on my df83v; I was struggling forever with the Barista Express in combination with the Smart Grinder Pro (I wanted an external for pour overs and it’s easier to clean IMO than one built into the Express), however I recently upgraded my entire suite with a Lelit, Weber 20g basket, paper filters and puck screen, and pulled a solid shot out of this contraption at grind setting 13. HOWEVER, in order for it to reflect the “espresso” range on the display, I had to adjust the burr range internally to its lowest point which surprisingly didn’t hit a zero point unlike the inbuilt grinder on the Barista Express, so out of the box I don’t think it’s calibrated towards espresso use. That being said, retention is quite terrible 😂.

Did you adjust the inside burr with the final setting?

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That’s awesome 🤙

This grinder can be use in a mini coffee shop ?

Big fan of the hario switch !

Thanks for video! Congratulations with 200 subs!

most of the home genders are mostly plastic like the 54 the ek43 has the highest extraction' will last a life time for home use you get what you pay for wheelchair larry

Hi, when I dial-in, I aim for 1:2 ratio and 30 seconds. I use Eureka Mignon Crono, but I will save up for the Mahlkoenig, and keep my Gaggia Classic 2019, for now at least. I enjoyed the video and will even order some beans from you, cheers.

Hi I have one and love it - esp for the cost. Ditto the Smart Grinder Pro Just to be clear, when you're using the steamer in manual mode the temperature and froth settings are not in operation. The machine outputs maximum steam and you control the degree of aeration (frothiness) of the milk. The auto-purge is really clever and obviously it's worth pre-heating the portafilter with a dummy shot but both produce quite an amount of waste water which, if you don't collect it in a spare cup/jug/pot will soon fill the ridiculously small drip tray. Still this is a lovely machine which is worth persevering with and you'll soon be taking home-made coffee with you to work!

Great video, just a comment. Volume is not exactly equal to mass so measuring the volume (ml) is better

I often wondered if that lower burr would come off easily .... I thought it should. Now I know for sure ...thanks for sharing this mate. Makes you wonder why Breville doesn't include this 'advanced' process in their manual. It's a great grinder for the price-point but it's a real cow to clean properly..particularly when you want to play around with a variety of beans.

Great review...

Nice video... hopefully helps everyone pull a great shot

Came to learn about the Bambino Plus. Stayed to admire the twin fin in the corner…

Great tutorial, thank you! Clear and fun! Greetings from Russia