Mazzer Philos | A Classic Italian Gone Modern

[@brandonfisher9170]

Love the new studio look! Excited to see how it evolves over time.

[@Sprometheus]

Thanks Brandon, I appreciate that. It was a lot of work. You can’t tell from that angle but I painted the entire room matte black from white, still a work in progress though as I think I still need to put up more sound dampening and work a bit more on the layout.

[@coreycannon4511]

Nothing is ever perfect. Every time I think I have my brew bar just right…

[@SetaRossa83]

A standup applause for the impressive quality of the images in this video. Amazing definition of the details of this beautiful product.

[@portnaluinge]

I love the look of this grinder - it looks purposeful and well made. Matches the Decent well too.

[@Sprometheus]

It definitely is a statement piece of a grinder, especially in a market filled with super simple, black tubes haha.

[@Nvik1]

Had the grinder for 3 weeks now and I love it. Coming from a Eureka Mignon Perfetto this is an upgrade worth the investment, in my opinion. The grinder provides the repetitiveness I was looking for. And also the ability to grind for specialty coffee. The adjustment wheel in the back is easy to handle and there is nothing negative about it. It is now easy to switch between grinding sizes and producing the same result over and over again. Eureka grinder for sale 😂

[@Sprometheus]

Glad to hear you’ve been enjoying the upgrade! Cheers to better coffee!

[@davidhunternyc1]

It would be interesting to see a side-by-side comparison video of the Mazzer Philos vs. the Zerno Z1.

[@Sprometheus]

Ask and you shall receive, my Zerno is supposed to land between September and November.

[@davidhunternyc1]

@@Sprometheus You're awesome. Can't wait. 🙏🏼

[@orbit354]

The zerno is definitely way better looking imo and also has a much smaller footprint

[@michaelbubly]

@@orbit354It’s also impossible to get and more expensive. Lead time is basically giving them an interest free loan for 8-12 months which is a major roadblock.

[@brendansmith]

Phenomenal grinder for high-end home and single-dosing SEO for cafes. Really excited for this one and I think I will pick one up myself.

[@nichj487]

I recently had to move a long distance, and needed something to fill the void of my EK43 sadly abandoned back home. Your first unboxing/initial-thoughts video was one of the main reasons I waited for the Philos, and I’m glad I did. Results in the cup are excellent, and the build quality bodes well for the longevity of this little grinder. I wish the hopper were more sturdy though! Thanks for your work, Spro ❤

[@pdxrunner]

This grinder is a definite upgrade step from my DF64E. The quality, consistency and prebreakers with a reasonable price makes it a worthwhile choice. I love no bellows and the antistatic is an over rated feature. I have a cheap plug in ionizer. The blind burrs would be expensive and limit currently available burr options.

[@Sprometheus]

Absolutely a step up from any of the DF models I’ve used thus far, including the 83V which I don’t love looks wise. I also don’t like bellows, and I agree that blind burrs are so new and would require them to literally design and make their own which would only add to lead time and cost in the long run

[@azamudinishak]

which burr did you get it?

[@trevorwolf2107]

THEMperors?!?! ❤❤❤ Thank you Spro, I'm using that one!!!😂

[@stevengarman9112]

Auger/pre breaker is way more important (imo) than variable rpm. Price is super reasonable for the features it is providing. It’s a win for the home baristas for sure.

[@Sprometheus]

I think this is true as long as it works as intended, and from the performance perspective I’d say it does but it’s hard to prove with the exit being slightly blocked.

[@gggeeeooorrrggg]

Thank you for the video. The dosing cup is grounded and that is an anti-static measure. The grinder does not need any extra ion generators or similar.

[@jslanfranchi]

Very nice video! Been rocking the Philos for a month now, and really liking it so far. Like mentioned in your video, I really enjoy the fuss free simplicity and tank like build quality. And the cup results I have been getting with it (paired with a Decent) are amazing. Although it’s clearly clarity focused (i200 burr set), I do feel the burr set is also not lacking as some other burrs on the body department (and are also easier to dial). Another thing I have noticed is that extractions can be pushed about 1 to 2% further from my other grinders (Eureka Oro SD, Pietro, C40, Timemore) without cup loosing its balance and bitter astringency taking over. Overall, I find it to be amazing value. Only nit pick on my end would be static. May add an aftermarket ioniser at some point but definitely not a deal breaker. Interested to hear your comments and experience about burr swapping (notably with regards to alignment).

[@mtpastor4546]

I was making a decision between Mazzer Philos and Zenro Z1. To me Mazzer is a synonyms of reliability, like La Marzocco. However, after viewing some reviews from KZbin, I go for Z1 for: 1. Smaller footprint 2. Well engineering 3. Various burr sets choice

[@Sprometheus]

Yeah, they can be in a similar position, price point as standard isn’t too much more for the Z1. I did also buy one, should be landing in Sep/Nov. I’ll give you the smaller footprint, and more burr choices, but on the engineering front I’d say it hard to rely on a few YT videos to determine it’s superior on that front.

[@mtpastor4546]

@@Sprometheus I am looking forward to your compassion between Philos and Z1

[@kerrycoyle8930]

From what I've seen and heard... I'm extremely interested in the new Mazzer Philos

[@_Brewn]

Got Mine since 5weeks and ITS amazing! (I200D)

[@adrianmichaelsmith]

The best i have had!

[@Sprometheus]

A solid grinder for sure. Worth having on your short list for 64mm single dosers

[@nywoodfloor]

⁠@@_Brewn how do you find the 120 burrs? Are they covering well the entire roast spectrum?

[@rosiakm]

Hi, thanks for the informative review👍. May I ask how would you rate it against your lagom p64 in terms of both burr change difficulty and quality in the cup?

[@bacca71]

Thanks for a very nicely-done review. Like the new studio look. A lot of work with very worthwhile results! I have to ask: In your nice graphic at the 9 1/2 minute mark, what constitutes the value "ratio?" Putting the grind adjustment at the rear, away from all the messy bits, makes great engineering sense for this design style. I read somewhere that adjusting the grind setting with the motor running is a lot easier than adjusting with the motor off.

[@JonFairhurst]

I plan to order one as soon as it is available in the US. I like the simplicity and don’t care about variable RPM or ionizers. Sure, it could be more svelte or have bigger burrs, but it’s super solid at a reasonable price, so it has a nice balance. The auger/prebreaker is an important feature for me. The unique win is the rear adjustment, which enables fast cleaning without affecting alignment. So… when do we expect US availability?

[@Sprometheus]

I think last I heard was late summer early fall, we’ll see! You may be able to blame me for a bit if the delay since I was the first to have that uneven feet issue that they resolved.

[@JonFairhurst]

I’m hoping for a US launch within the next couple of weeks. August was unlikely, due to Italian vacation season. Next week includes Labor Day in the US, so it will be a short week. The week of September 9 could be the one. My credit card is ready…

[@makanmata]

I have used a Mazzer Mini for over 20 years and it still works as well today as the day I've bought it, with the only needed maintenance cleaning and/or changing the burrs every once in a very long while. I've tried moving to a more modern single dose grinder, but everything I've looked at that isn't ~US$3K seems like a toy in comparison to my Mazzer, and I really have not liked the customer unfriendly sales practices -- high prices, payment long in advance of delivery, poor response to complaints, etc. -- of these companies who have behaved like they were the only game in town (because they sort of were). It looks like my replacement has finally arrived and I'm pleased that these manufacturers will have some competition. A question: are there forks available so that I can I grind directly into my portafilter? Or must I use this cup?

[@Highflo]

Awesome review and loving the new renovation!

[@Sprometheus]

Thanks! It was a lot of work. You can’t see it but I painting the entire room matte black. Installed most of the slat panels. But I’m still trying to dial in the layout, sound, and lighting. A work in progress for sure.

[@cameronbatko]

This definitely seems like a good grinder to upgrade from the DF64 possibly, It has a nice work flow and some smart design choices. I don’t need variable rpm but being able to grind for all brew types in 1 grinder with a nice large dial is nice. The looks are interesting but I am also someone with a niche zero. As long as it does its job well, I don’t mind the design. I do appreciate the nice materials though. $1k is a great price point for this grinder.

[@Persason]

From my understanding Mazzer made this out of mostly non-static materials. This reduces overall static and therefore there seems to be no need for an ionizer. What is your conlcusion from testing? If I am to spend 1k euros on a grinder it needs to remove RDT from my workflow.

[@Sprometheus]

Yeah this is true. There isn’t no static, but I’d say it’s relatively low. But you will need to use the knocker and you’ll likely be surprised by the amount of grinds the “shot finisher” can pull out after a bag of coffee goes through. Regardless, .1 grams without RDT and it evens out with the knocker so you can kick the bottle habit if you want.

[@dumkopf]

Yo spro. Good vid. Wondering if you attempted or can attempt to rit the i200d burrs to your P64.

[@majs2009]

Thank you for the review. When are we getting the Lagom 01 review? I have been waiting for that for months... I do not see it on your coffee bar anymore :(

[@Martin-i8o8n]

Nice video, sharing some background and first impressions

[@BobStCyr]

This looks like a great grinder, I think I've narrowed my field to the Timemore 78s, DF83V, Zerno Z1 and this grinder - I'm espresso only. The mazzer has small burrs compared to the timemore and the df83, does not have adjustable speed, but does have the build quality and history behind it. I currently run a Ceado e37s (83 mm burrs 500 watts, it runs great but the results are too inconsistent.

[@Kiaulen]

Thank you, Spro!

[@philindeblanc]

Looked at this as a potential, and got the DF83V. ....SOLID! Main reasons, not in order: 1. Burr upgrade I wanted to be more drastic. 83 vs 64, coming from a 54 burr, this was a huge upgrade 2. Sound. The amount of noise the DF83V makes is so satisfying, and negligible, even with babies in the same room. The noise is like soothing low tone, vs a blasting Eureka. 3. Variable speed, because with today's coffees, you need such variables, and the option to change burrs give that a fine tune control. 4. Easy to clean, almost no retention. I do NOT use RDT any more. After some shots, the static is lower without RDT. I do not use the bellows either. Tap the top and its done. If you want 100% just lean over and give it a puff . 5. Cost 6. Its more meat grinder looking while the other is a Choo Choo train. Take your pick. I think the ugliest is the Niche cartoon character grinder. Then I think worst is a Mac monitor stand Zerno. 7. The underdog is always someone I like to see do equal or beat out a pro in the market. 8. Dose cup size 9. Opening up the grinder for Philos is more involved.

[@cheekster777]

Thank you my friend.

[@Sprometheus]

Of course! Nice to hear from you Cheekster!

[@cheekster777]

@@Sprometheus 🤝

[@burgosmatthew]

Did you have to spend any time aligning the burs or was it good to go out of the box?

[@duriorYT]

Will the burrs - especially the I200D - fit something like the Zerno? A measurement of the burrs would be a nice to have to know whether they're proprietary or not :-)

[@s96822]

I have owned Mazzer in past. super solid, reliable and built like a tank. non variable rpm is in line with Italian traditional grinders and not with 3rd wave fine tuning. a variable rpm would be nice especially with 400 watts behind it. rpm 1400-1600 standard. likely that initial vibration due to changes during shipping as mazzer certainly setup and fine tuned the review sample pre post.

[@CPSC_23]

Seems very interesting at a not-so-insane price

[@Sprometheus]

Definitely, I think that’s the angle they went for and more or less nailed it.

[@jesussalinas3947]

I thought it was a commercial grinder at first!

[@Sprometheus]

It’s definitely not just a home piece, light commercial is definitely possible.

[@TRDFanatic]

When?!?!?!? When will this be available for order????? Better yet….how did you get one? At this point even a pre-order. I’m seeing them reviewed all over the world, but not for sale here in the US?

[@Sprometheus]

@@TRDFanatic last I heard was orders open in mid-October, but they do have an email list you can sign up for when it goes live. I got mine as a review unit.

[@rmainr9495]

first batch is scheduled for late october

[@cabarnes1978]

I'm mostly set on this one. I'm replacing a hand grinder that I dropped and dented. The catch cup no longer screws on properly. It was mostly a temporary solution to hold me until I was ready for the expensive outlay. So i'm looking to take a big step up on grinders since this will be used for a long time. I've also considered the DF83V, but like the looks of the Mazzer much better. My only concern, and this may be a FOMO thing, is 64mm vs. 83mm burrs. Is there a significant quality upgrade to go with 83mm? Though it appears the 64mm are much less expensive, making it more feasible to own a few different sets for experimentation with different flavor profiles. Or is it more about the grinder using the burrs and the burr quality? I'm using a Rocket Apartmento, and mostly lighter/medium roast beans since that's what's available from smaller roasters here in Portugal. So I'm thinking the 200 burrs would be the best, if I go with the Mazzer. Any thoughts on my questions would be appreciated. Also, "Themperors" is gold! Will be using that regularly.

[@Sprometheus]

@@cabarnes1978 great question, and I think this can be something that’s debatable, but having had the DF83V, and Niche Duo, another 83mm grinder, and even using something like the Lagom 01, a 102mm burr grinder I still find myself gravitating toward 64mm as they blend a fast enough speed for home grinding, less stress on their motors, and as you said less expensive burrs to have on hand for a swap which in a matter of minutes makes it a different grinder. So long story short, I don’t subscribe to the belief that bigger burrs are better, and don’t see myself moving away from 64mm grinders anytime soon.

[@MGM_Think]

I have a quesion: These two burr sets that come with the Philos, do they work on Mazzer's other grinders like the Super Jolly?

[@changomeister]

will you be doing a option-o lagom 01 review?

[@Sprometheus]

Absolutely. It’s on the docket for sure

[@changomeister]

@@Sprometheus looking forward to it 🫡

[@wheelerlight8541]

"short statured kings, queens, and themporers." Ah yes, a perfectly extracted phrase.

[@Sprometheus]

I not only extract coffee, but also equity

[@kevtron0]

Great review as always sprometheus! Do you happen to know when they plan to release in the US? And could I get similar performance witha 83V with SSP burrs?

[@Sprometheus]

Thanks you! And on the release date, I think last I heard late summer, early fall. And I think you could get similar performance with the 83V but there are more possible failure points, and the burrs are so much more expensive. I personally love the 64 size purely for the huge array of options and not crazy expensive.

[@kevtron0]

@@Sprometheus Thank you, appreciate the response!

[@AbelandVictoria]

Nice video. I’ll keep my ek43 still king

[@mericlis]

that decent is so beautiful

[@Sprometheus]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@dabougi8063]

Variable rpm is not only a thing that no one really understands in general (because it can work out in many ways, depending on the bean) But more electronics could also mean more liabilities. I would always go for fixed rpm. FWIW, do I really need ANOTHER variable? Grindsize, Burr choice, Beans (and their age), Temperature, Pressure (and profiling of these), Preinfusion, Ratio and so on... I just think the philos is a tad big- and I am not completely sure if this is necessary. But I like the looks in general- But next to a strietman it might be too mighty

[@BobStCyr]

My biggest question is, in the north american market we get a noticeable difference in rpm from the european version due to the difference in electrical systems. How does this affect performance? Can this be adjusted for at the factory?

[@jacksonwhitcup1185]

I hope they release it in white like some of their other grinders.

[@michaelbernetediaz]

This grinder caught my eye mainly because of the design and the pricepoint. I like the way it looks quite a bit and personally find the DF and Niche grinders (as well as every other grinder around that price point) just to look quite ugly and cheap. To be fair even in the high-end grinder world I think with the exception of the Weber EG1 and Key grinder everything just looks so ugly. It's a highty subjective reasoning but to be fair, if I'm spending anywhere between 1 an 4 grand on something that would be on my countertop 24/7 it might as well not look hideous

[@scoobtoober2975]

If it was only variable, it might be a multi brew master. Filter, it looks like a great one.

[@karasong7701]

The Philos looks like it should be my endgame grinder for when I become rich. Which of the burrs do you like better though? I'm leaning more towards the I189D.

[@chris9923]

I went with the 189d burrs, and have no regrets. Shots have decent texture, and are sweet, not too blended for my taste, and straightforward to dial in. Using for both espresso and milk drinks. 👍

[@karasong7701]

@@chris9923 Thanks for your input. I personally don't like messing that much with the burrs on my grinder, so I choose carefully lol. How's the flavor clarity on the I189D?

[@chris9923]

@@karasong7701 Middling flavour separation I'd say... not muddy and not high clarity... I'm really enjoying them 👍

[@Dexterprog]

what has your expression been with this one and SSP MP installed? Deciding if it makes sense to move from a DF64v (with these on) to this grinder or if it's not making much sense

[@UltiMogr]

Were did you find the definition of friendship and love? philos means friend in Greek

[@EDC_All_Day]

When will this be available in the US? I tried to buy their pre-order, but when I got to checkout, it wouldn't go through because of the country.

[@thomasheidstra1268]

For a demanding coffee drinker that is not interested in the marginal gains of a Weber Workshops, this looks like a very interesting option to me…

[@purpleblue5205]

Philos vs P64 vs Zerno Are there any big cup differences between these three high end 64mm grinders?

[@loganmontgomery1955]

Hey Sprom! Do you have any recommendations for Seattle area? My parents are traveling that way this week and I want to give them a few recommendations

[@Sprometheus]

Oh yeah, I love the Seattle coffee scene such a wide array of options. Personally, Anchorhead is one of my more modern favs, Push X Pull, Elm, Olympia, and many many more. But for that classic old school espresso, and a place that is credited for the popularity of latte art Espresso Vivace is a must.

[@loganmontgomery1955]

@@Sprometheus Thanks man! Love what you do

[@philindeblanc]

its great for a small shop ,but way big for a kitchen counter. bigger than 83mm burr grnder. A dc motor would have helped the size. i think it barely makes the home market, by brand and by so much confusion on what to get.

[@mimir1982]

Any idea when it will be available for purchase in the US?

[@granttheisen1140]

When are these going to be available in the US?

[@orbit354]

Is ist a massive upgrade in comparison to the timemore 78s after grinding it in? I‘m torn between those 2 😬

[@johnl.7582]

The size and reacharound ergonomics wouldn't work for me, but I'm glad it exists.

[@Sprometheus]

Yeah it’s a bit of a tank for sure, and I definitely can see quite a few scenarios where that adjustment dial can’t work. But as you said, it is a great addition to the market.

[@adrianmichaelsmith]

Reacharound is not required if you have space on your worktop to rotate the grinder 90 degrees. Works perfectly. For the price point this grinder has extreme performance and build quality.

[@GuidoHendriks1990]

It’s not quite big but for me, coming from a niche zero, it barely takes up more effective space on the counter. As the space behind the Niche wasn’t used anyway.

[@johnl.7582]

@@adrianmichaelsmith yeah, but if had 35cm of counter width for a grinder I'd probably get two narrow ones with different burr sets, or use the space to lay out the rest of my gear better, but if it works for you that's great. It just seems like a weird choice that is going to cost more sales than it gains. My biggest gripe with my current grinder is static which necessitates RDT, and I hate RDT, so it's a shame (for my personal preferences) that Mazzer didn't put in an ioniser. Static wasn't covered much in this review. I would pay $$$ for a grinder that banished static-related mess.

[@adrianmichaelsmith]

​@@johnl.7582 i use the space in front of the grinder for prep, tamp etc. The review is lacking in research in that respect I did post a link to a video where Luigi explains the decisions regarding static. Unfortunately it was deleted!! Spro didn't like it obvs.

[@AgathosKaiAlethia]

How do you compare these i200D burrs to the SSP MPV2 that you love so much? I’ve read what folks on HB say but would like to hear your opinion.

[@timothywargo3530]

Did you have any issues with the Beans stopping the grind. I have A brew pro that locks up all the time. Looking to upgrade.

[@Sprometheus]

@@timothywargo3530 nope, no stalls or stutters. The torque this grinder puts out from the start is very high, and if you hot start your grind, I don’t think it would be possible jam outside of putting rocks through it.

[@bitorem]

Should I buy one of the demo Philos grinders that were used at the Roasters Village at the Chicago SCA Show in April or should I wait for the October production? I don’t know if the new ones might include some corrections.

[@GraysonCarr]

How do you know the production schedule? So at this point, I assume it’s not coming back in stock until October / November for the US?

[@bitorem]

@@GraysonCarr I’ve been in contact with Mazzer directly and they referred me to a third party vendor selling their few demos since they knew I didn’t want to wait. So I ended up buying a demo.

[@jazzmaster89]

Would you say that the philos (I200D burr) gets anywhere close to the clarity of a 98mm burr for filter?

[@iconindexsymbol]

The Philos is the long awaited Niche killer.

[@SetaRossa83]

Definitely agree. This is the killer.

[@Martin-i8o8n]

Why and where should it kill the Niche? Certainly not for workflow - can't be easier

[@barnabaas79]

Where does this grinder compare (if at all) to a Timemore Sculptor 078S in your opinion?

[@nikosdeb]

Wondering if i200d is compatible with other 64mm grinders

[@tomas_m]

It's so massive I was sure it must have 98mm burrs

[@azamudinishak]

arent anyone wondering when dialing in which burr move its position? since the motor is on the dialing side?

[@luisrenta7961]

I LIKE THAT T SHIRT,!!! WHERE CAN I GET ONE.

[@ЛентяйЁпта]

You are wrong about anti-static. Ever wondered why the little plate the dosing cup stands on is made of metal? I get almost no fines stuck in the cup

[@Sprometheus]

Not wrong. Just a difference of opinion. Building a grinder with static resistant materials isn’t anti-static, especially in a market filled with plasma/ion generators becoming a bit of a norm.

[@adrianmichaelsmith]

​@@Sprometheusso are mazzer wrong when they say grounding the cup on top of their other measures has addressed the problem. also, ion generator on some grinders gives a lot more static than the philos has without it.

[@jags3661]

​@adrianmichaelsmith the cup has also been tested to show that it is grounded. If you try use a plastic cup it will show how effective the static mechanism is. Not sure what SP is on about

[@adrianmichaelsmith]

​@@jags3661yes . With my fluke i have 1 ohm between the cup and the metal wall socket front . Works as it is designed! Lack of understanding and research for this "review".

[@markbrooks6979]

My biggest issue would be the lack of anti-static, but that isn't necessarily a deal breaker. IMHO, it looks good--definitely better than the DF grinders.

[@_Brewn]

Im using the Philos since 5weeks and i dont Need rdt, everything went in the Cup. One knock and its done

[@markbrooks6979]

@@_Brewn Good to know!

[@adrianmichaelsmith]

It has anti static, by careful control of materials and earthing the grind cup. I have no issues with static on the philos

[@Sprometheus]

Yep, as I mentioned the knocker evens things out. RDT at this point is more for its other advantages vs static removal.

[@dumkopf]

Anti-static is a spritz bottle away.

[@texasbryan]

I’m debating between this grinder and the Lagom P64. What say you?

[@Sprometheus]

Oooph, that’s a tough one. I do love my P64, and it’ll likely remain my main grinder. But it is about twice the price and not really twice the grinder IMO. I do love the idea of having RPM control when I want it, but I don’t use it all that much. So I think the question to ask yourself is if you want to pay extra for that option and which fits your space better.

[@texasbryan]

@@Sprometheus thank you for the quick response. Even at twice the price, I like the smaller footprint, seemingly less static, and easier access to the grind adjustment. Plus I think it comes apart a little easier for cleaning?

[@Martin-i8o8n]

@@texasbryan Unsure on that one. With P64, RDT is mandatory?

[@GraysonCarr]

Many people say RDT is necessary for P64, but not with Philos. Main advantages of P64 seem to be portafilter forks, smaller footprint, and variable speed (although many say that’s not very useful).

[@Martin-i8o8n]

@@GraysonCarr I hate RDT but also the footprint of Mazzer Philos. So I went with Niche Duo and escaped both

[@rmbeavers]

Please help. Zerno Z1 now a bit pricier than p64. Once I add the burrs, chute cover, etc. it's coming in at over 2k. This Philos is 1k and the p64 is ~1700ish. Which one?

[@GraysonCarr]

Good question. I’m currently leaning towards the…

[@JPC326]

How it does compare to Zerno ?

[@AnotherAnonymousMan]

Great review as always. I just got myself a DF83V because the wait/ availability on this one. I don't feel like I've missed out though. Its a crazy time for the home grinder market right now!

[@jags3661]

I had the df83 before and philos is so much better. Better alignment, quality and consistency

[@AnotherAnonymousMan]

@@jags3661 I said 83v...

[@philindeblanc]

you need a more precise scale. other tests show only 20% pre breaking

[@adrianmichaelsmith]

I find it much "better" to use rotated 90 degrees so the on off button is in front of me. Grind adjust at right and cup, beans at left. So use it properly and you will have less "issues!"

[@Sprometheus]

So first you say it’s “better” to use it sideways, then say it’s the proper way to use it. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong way, but I don’t think the issues I discussed will be fixed but purely just the orientation of the grinder body. This also means you still have lean over the grinder if you’re shorter to see where it’s set since the adjustment setting is on the top of the body.

[@adrianmichaelsmith]

​@@Sprometheus i can only describe myself as short (with regards to actual height at least!) i have no issue knowing what setting I'm at with the grinder "sideways on" at the back of my work top. I can see "lengthways" as a good option if space is at a premium. Sideways on seems more of a natural workflow.

[@MaakBow]

OMG..why would visual appeal be the most divisive thing about a grinder and therefore the most important feature to discuss? . I think the bottom half of this device is butt ugly but if for a minute I thought this device would improve my espresso I'd be in with both feet.

[@MitcheyBabes]

Does anyone know where he might have got the t-shirt? Can’t seem to find it online.

[@Dexterprog]

I have huge concerns about those butterfly screw things

[@_Brewn]

Why? You cannot overtighten Them and they are stainless !

[@loganmontgomery1955]

They’re long enough that nothing will shake loose. Unless you’re planning on grinding rocks I don’t think anything will loosen them

[@Dexterprog]

@@loganmontgomery1955 more concerned about misalignment due to the not being tightened exactly the same amount

[@Sprometheus]

I asked about this way back in February with the Prototype and completely forgot to share the response direct from Luigi… “I have asked our team about tightening torque for butterfly screws and parallelism in the body of the grinder. Essentially, both mating surfaces of the 2 parts of Philos body are CNC machined, then they are controlled separately and in relation to the respective burrs. The centering of the assembly is granted by the metal plugs on the back assembly. The fixation is explicitly designed to be done by hand and a change in the torque applied by hands on such flat and parallel coupled surfaces is not making any significant difference on the final parallelism of the 2 burrs.”

[@Dexterprog]

@@Sprometheus ahhh so it WAS your video I remembered this comment from. Well, glad you covered this :). The grinder looks great to be honest, and a good option for those of us that can get the Zerno (Europe, etc) without importing it. Thanks, man Now I need to contemplate if this is worth moving from the df64v with SSP. the weight puts me off a bit, and it's bulkiness

[@knifexgunfight]

I really want to watch this, and might background it, but GD a REAR CONTROL WHEEL...I'M OUT

[@PaoloItaliano-k9v]

It’s a nice grinder for reasonably price, but due to lack of RPM settings I would choose Weber EG-1

[@adrianmichaelsmith]

Ok Douglas! Philo is working great. Does not require variable rpm. Also, landed in the uk i can purchase 4 philos with some change for 1 eg1.

[@PaoloItaliano-k9v]

For me price doesn’t matter. Quality first

[@Martin-i8o8n]

@@PaoloItaliano-k9v RPM is not quality. It's just another variable

[@GraysonCarr]

@@PaoloItaliano-k9vTo be honest, the EG-1 is pretty lacking in features compared to my Sanremo X-One, but it’s ok if you’re on a budget.

[@iordachelucian1953]

It would be interesting to see a side-by-side comparison video of the Mazzer Philos vs. the Eureka Atom

[@owenrogers9528]

As an Atom 60 and 75 owner, I would guess the Philos takes up more counterspace, takes longer to grind, is louder, but has better workflow and near zero retention. The Atom is not designed for single dosing and the grinds produced when one attempts it are less consistent and produce a different cup than a hopper full of beans.