X54

Try r/espresso because that one is more focused on home espresso. I saw your comment about $2k being the outside of your budget. I’m very happy with the profitec go which is just around $1,200 usd now, but it’s a single boiler, so you need to understand the limitations of different boiler types like

Yes the df is great for the price and can have the burrs swapped. If you are looking at under 800 you have options. I agree with you on the Niche its good but pricey with tariffs. Some may say the femobook but I am not sold on it. If its espresso you want and not an all in one grinder I would look a

I’ve got the Mahlkonig x54 paired with my LUCCA. It’s actually my only espresso grinder, so I don’t have much to compare it to, but it’s a beautiful machine and the coffee is good. It’s definitely at its best when you’re using the hopper for a group of people because the timed dosing is great, but I

There's a few grinders at that price point that could be good for you. Compak K3 Push Grinder OD I've previously had this grinder and it was pretty damn good for the money and bench space. It's not the best single-doser, in that it has some retention, but it's far from the worst I've had. Compak are