I’ve been using the same HX machine (Expobar Office Lever) with my Vario for about a decade now, with a Comandante and Hario Switch for filter. I decided it was time for a change so I switched it up!
First of all I sold my machine for a red Robot with a few mods, plus a Nanofoamer Pro gen 2 for milk drinks. Then I sent my trusty old vario, which I had “fortefied” and hyper-aligned previously, in for a work over using Baratza’s grinder service program. New motor and drive train plus I had them swap in steel burrs. Now it’s the best filter coffee grinder under $1500 at least if you believe Lance (I’m quite impressed for what it’s worth). Finally, my new espresso grinder is a DF64V with upgraded SSP HU burrs.
Of course I’m making the best coffee I’ve ever made now. The filter coffee is incrementally better but the espresso is worlds apart. Seems like it’s just hard to get a bad shot out of this robot. It’s early days though so I’m still learning!
by Oh-This-Guy-Pucks
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It’s only endgame until you randomly come into the money you need to buy a pressure profiling semi-auto machine.
Red Robot gang rise up!
Likely your FIRST “end game” 😁
How do you like the DF64V with SSP HU burrs? I have been thinking about pulling the trigger on the same grinder setup.
That’s it! What more do you need?
I love my Eureka mignon zero I would say it’s the best under 600$
How is your latte art ?
Yeah, my Vario was my end-game grinder, too.
Now I have a preorder in for a Mazzer Philos. 🙃