Which Turin Grinder Should I Get - a comparison of the DF64V, the DF64 Gen 2, and the DF83

[@robertusga]

Love my DF64V. Excellent espresso with the stock burrs and still allows me to brew french press or pour over few times a year for visitors who prefer that.

[@crawdaddyy]

I currently have a Silenzio but really want a DF64 or 83 for the ability change burrs and try new flavor profiles. Would it be worth it to upgrade to one of these 2 machines or would the results not be drastic enough to justify buying something in this price range? Instead buying something in the 1-2k range?

[@rioriggs3568]

Love my DF64 Gen 2...

[@LarryShwang]

Brilliant, thank you so much. Subscribed. Im torn between the DF64V and the Gen2. I drink mainly espresso. Do you feel theres a difference in the cup between the 2?

[@portakeeper]

V not e versatile for drip and espresso. Gen 2 great for just espresso but can totally do both no prob. Tough decision but gen 2 great

[@appreciatizer5911]

DF83V entered the chat

[@caffeinated_slacker]

What 64mm burrs would you recommend for a less clarity focused traditional big bodied high texture espresso?

[@portakeeper]

Stock or hu

[@danielryan4488]

Might end up getting a DF64 V2 for Espresso only. I have a grinder with the SSP HUs already, could you tell me whether the lab sweet for espresso would be a good thing to try, and how they differ in taste/cup profile? Thanks

[@portakeeper]

The lab sweet, they are very difficult to dial in. Easier for pour over. I do like them but at the same time don't recommend them if it is your only grinder. MP and lab sweet are similar in several ways. the sweet burrs are much more difficult to dial on espresso being such a small burr.

[@LLS.R]

Just ordered the V5 model. Not used it. Should i return it and wait for the gen 2 to pop up for sale?

[@portakeeper]

Thats up to you. Hard for me to make that decision. The V5 and Gen 2 grind the same. Gen 2 will be a bit less messy. Typically the Gen 2 costs more. Just do whatever fits your budget and lifestyle. Both are nice!

[@RobertoOrtis]

Why does the motor need to be running for adjusting the grinder grinding size?

[@portakeeper]

Since the burrs are flat, when you adjust finer, there might be a few grounds stuck in there and it wedges the two burrs together.

[@RobertoOrtis]

@@portakeeper thank you

[@ShayanGivehchian]

How do the df64 e and p hold up in the line up?

[@portakeeper]

We are no longer selling them. While they are a great grinder they were less popular

[@ShayanGivehchian]

@portakeeper interesting. Any particular reason as why they weren't popular ? Or was it just they weren't marketed properly

[@portakeeper]

@@ShayanGivehchian marketed fine. People would do large adjustments without the motor running, or swap burrs and not know how to re-zero properly. I still have mine. Use all the time. Never had a single issue

[@ShayanGivehchian]

@@portakeeper I see. Thanks.

[@jessicademaskey]

How does the df64 gen 2 with lighter beans?

[@portakeeper]

It’s great. I don’t drink dark at all.