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Re: Coffee
Nice choice of grinders, guys! I will need to research the Zerno and Lagom some more. Will you be keeping the DF 64 as a backup?
Yes, the DF64 will be a backup. Honestly, for the price and w/good burrs, I'd recommend it hands down over anything sub $500 and a bit over. Amortized over several years, it's really affordable and is built well enough to last the average Joe for many years.
I still intend to get the Fiorenzato up and running. Just need to figure out how to get a grip on the collar and enough torque without gouging it. I'm fighting the cross thread problem and springs pushing up from the grind area. We're kind of on the prowl for a lake cabin, so one of them will go there if/when we have a second place.
As stangman said, the Zerno is all the rage. They started w/Kickstarter (or similar) and have sold out within minutes. They're on the 5th round of offerings and continue to refine the machine. The cool part is the company/co-owner/designer/engineer, all the same guy, are in the US (Chicago) and it's built here in the US of A. His name is Vel and very active on the Coffee Aficionados Discord site (Zerno thread). He actively engages the coffee community and takes input/design cues from actual users. https://discord.com/channels/726985544038612993/1024033939192557568
Vel's is a true American success story. Part of my attraction to the grinder/company. https://dailycoffeenews.com/2022/09/26/chicago-startup-grinder-maker-zerno-readies-the-high-end-z1/
https://zerno.co/
JayCee
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Re: Coffee
Nice choice of grinders, guys! I will need to research the Zerno and Lagom some more. Will you be keeping the DF 64 as a backup?
maxward
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Re: Coffee
I figured it was the Zerno! It’s the new hotness. Will be very interested in your impressions.
I too liked my DF64 but it was always a placeholder as well. I’m not sure the Lagom is any “better” but the fit and finish is light years ahead and the grind adjustment is much better, not to mention it’s silent compared to the DF. I have SSP MP in the P64 and am very happy
I too liked my DF64 but it was always a placeholder as well. I’m not sure the Lagom is any “better” but the fit and finish is light years ahead and the grind adjustment is much better, not to mention it’s silent compared to the DF. I have SSP MP in the P64 and am very happy
stangman67
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Re: Coffee
If you are serious about a great cup o'Joe, click onto this link. You will see that there aren't very many coffee makers out there that hit the criteria needed. This is a list of the few machines that made the cut.
https://www.ecbc.no/overview/domestic/approved-brewers/
BTW, @Nightfall - great thread! I am learning a lot about coffee. There are many who are hardcore, and have been into this for a while. Thanks to those who are willing to share their experiences and knowledge. It appears as if I am a young Obi Wan, with still much to learn. I'm looking forward to completely botching my first roast! 😜😀
Tom
https://www.ecbc.no/overview/domestic/approved-brewers/
BTW, @Nightfall - great thread! I am learning a lot about coffee. There are many who are hardcore, and have been into this for a while. Thanks to those who are willing to share their experiences and knowledge. It appears as if I am a young Obi Wan, with still much to learn. I'm looking forward to completely botching my first roast! 😜😀
Tom
treitz3
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Re: Fm tuner input
I did not, however know the definition of "balun".
I thought that was that grill thing that whales have for screening krill.
I thought that was that grill thing that whales have for screening krill.
msg
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Re: So I built this...
The BT amp board, battery/charging board, and rear panel are all Dayton audio products. They come with all of the ribbon connectors---it's plug-n-play pretty much. The amp I picked was the 2 ch 30w, it was on sale for $29! This will be our pool/beach boom box. I wanted something like the Turtlebox, but figured I could build something better for way less money. This was 1/2 the price of a TB.
steveinaz
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Re: What did you do to your stereo rig today?
I might not be able to go back to solid state.
Clipdat
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Re: Interest check? Power cable beta test
I would be interested in comparing cables. Just finishing my two Chanel set up. Picking up a new musical fidelity preamp today to replace an older NAD.
JCL
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Re: Documenting: My SDA-1c upgrades from start to finish
Wow. I just realized I took a break from all this drama and never posted the reply that's sat here in the queue since January.
Huh.
Go figure.
It's nice that there seems to be a slight change in the admin activity here lately. I should get back into things...
I do enjoy a good hot dog, but I'm more a Hebrew National kind of guy. ... --- / .. / .- -- / .--. .. -.-. -.- -.-- / .-- .... . -. / .. - / -.-. --- -- . ... / - --- / .-- .... .- - / .. / .--. ..- - / .. -. / -- -.-- / -- --- ..- - ....
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Ah! That's better.
Brief 1C updates
Huh.
Go figure.
It's nice that there seems to be a slight change in the admin activity here lately. I should get back into things...
I do enjoy a good hot dog, but I'm more a Hebrew National kind of guy. ... --- / .. / .- -- / .--. .. -.-. -.- -.-- / .-- .... . -. / .. - / -.-. --- -- . ... / - --- / .-- .... .- - / .. / .--. ..- - / .. -. / -- -.-- / -- --- ..- - ....
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Ah! That's better.
Brief 1C updates
- The Daytons continue to do a good job. Before I decide to sell the spare Polk drivers sitting around, I'm going to swap the 194 back in for comparison.
- For a new test, I'm going to swap the drivers from the M12 into the stereo slots on the 1C. Some people like that swap, and Polk said it was o.k., so why not give it a listen?
- I started using the parametric EQ on the WiiM Mini last week. Wow. I'm not interested in another EQ debate, so take that somewhere else. What I noticed was, after hours of tweaking, the WiiM Mini's EQ does a better job than my standalone EQs (even when using a mic and pink noise to calibrate). Everything is clear. No muddying. Everything is as it should be, but better. Sharper. Better tone. In lieu of room treatments that are years away, I'll take this surprisingly nice 4 channel parametric as a stopgap until I can go another route.
- xschop's recent Dreadnaught work has me inspired. I can't afford it right now, but making a Dread and 3D-printing the case is definitely on my list.
- The remastered version of Holy Diver is fantastic. That CD was one of many that helped get me through 12th grade. It sounds great on the 1C. There's not a lot of SDA goodness, but goodness! It sounds soooo good!
- To go back to the EQ entry... it really did make a huge difference. The room is unfinished. There's concrete, open ceilings, etc. It eats different frequencies in different places. How much it helped, compensating a little at the source, was a surprise. Pleasant. Very nice.
plastic_avatar
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Re: Coffee
@JayCee that is a DF64 grinder, of which I had at one point. I have a Lagom P64 now which is likely my last grinder for a very long time. What grinder did you buy???
Like you I use generally use individual coffee storage. I use the Bean Vaults from Craig Lyn. Super pretentious but I like them. Lately I’ve been lately and just going from the bag but I need to get back to using the vaults.
Like you I use generally use individual coffee storage. I use the Bean Vaults from Craig Lyn. Super pretentious but I like them. Lately I’ve been lately and just going from the bag but I need to get back to using the vaults.
stangman67
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