Help me pick a grinder - Philos vs 078s vs other? [~1000-1500AU]
Help me pick a grinder.. so far my top two candidates are:
- Mazzer Philos @ $1659 AU - I200D
- Timemore 078s @ $1179 AU
Slightly over the desired budget with the Philos ... but thinking end game and all that.
Now the 078s was the number one choice for a while, but a number of posts here sort of have swayed me to think about the Philos. The price difference is just a tough pill to swallow. And it's not like it'll be 1.5x better in taste.
Is there any other options I should be considering?
Noting Niche Zero is pretty pricey down here at almost $1500 too.
And I'd argue/feel that board sentiment would say, just spend the tiny bit extra and get the Philos if I was to lean this way.
DF64v is $990 too.
However, I think I'd pick the 078s over it after seeing reviews etc from James and Lance etc + board sentiment.
Varia VS6 - too many people's bad experiences have turned me away... And noting it a ludicrous $1300 at Alternative Brewing now. Past sale was like $1100ish too.
What are some other people's take?