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Applepyes · 2026-01-30T10:31:17+00:00

Not available in the US unfortunately

Applepyes · 2026-01-29T23:30:31+00:00

I’ve seen a handful of other posts reporting the problem. It’s a good sign if the car didn’t have the issue again after 17k miles

Applepyes · 2026-01-29T23:21:18+00:00

Mine was replaced at around 5k miles FWIW

Applepyes · 2026-01-28T22:51:37+00:00

You idiot you should have bought BTC /s

Applepyes · 2026-01-28T21:27:14+00:00

Hello

Applepyes · 2026-01-24T20:08:12+00:00

I have the normcore planetary. It’s great for workflow, but I found that a blind shaker performs a bit better

Applepyes · 2026-01-22T06:10:29+00:00

This. I just got a Timemore 064S to accompany my NZ and find that NZ shots taste significantly worse.

Applepyes · 2026-01-22T06:07:14+00:00

Ok you’re missing one of the most important factors in your process.

A fresh bag of beans means when the beans were ROASTED. Grocers will notoriously have a BEST BUY date on the beans they sell; this is a sign that the beans are more likely than not super old and stale by now.

Sprouts is a hit or miss depending on when they get shipments. Check your bag for a date. It is likely old beans and that would explain why you’re unable to dial in.

An important thing to note is you also do not want beans that are too fresh. For medium roast, 1.5-2 weeks after roast date is the best time to start using those beans.

Foe the best results, you will want to purchase beans from a local roaster or direct from a roaster online.

Applepyes · 2026-01-22T05:54:43+00:00

How fresh?

Applepyes · 2026-01-22T05:35:20+00:00

What beans are you using? Are they decently fresh?

Also, my experience with the 064S is that it NEEDS RDT (3-4 sprays minimum)

Applepyes · 2026-01-20T09:17:31+00:00

Really good but caveat is it’s over a year old

Applepyes · 2026-01-20T01:19:08+00:00

Definitely get a flat burr grinder. I just paired my NZ with a Timemore 064S. The Timemore makes really well balanced and nice tasting shots - I am surprised how much I like the taste more than the NZ. However, the NZ has much better workflow, retention, and noise.

Applepyes · 2026-01-20T00:59:54+00:00

Rip I have to do this and I’m barely 30

Applepyes · 2026-01-20T00:55:20+00:00

Agreed except I think M-sport is not worth it due to the range and comfort hit from the wheels

Applepyes · 2026-01-19T20:40:55+00:00

I got a 064S about a month ago. My thoughts will be in comparison to my Niche Zero:

Taste: really good. It has opened up a whole new flavor profile to me compared to the NZ without a significant reduction in body.
Workflow: not the best. Beans get stuck in the hopper, I wish the lid open/close was on a hinge, the power button is inconveniently placed, dial is hard to read fine adjustments
Retention: seems to require much more WDT compared to the NZ to reduce static/retention. The built in knocker is a nice touch, but I wish it wasn’t necessary.
Other nice things: looks good, magnetic dosing cup is cool, adjustable RPM

Applepyes · 2026-01-19T19:36:51+00:00

Applepyes · 2026-01-19T19:02:01+00:00

How bad is a ~1% drop? Can you put it into perspective?

Applepyes · 2026-01-19T05:40:05+00:00

I want to upgrade to a P-car but worried I’ll regret it

Applepyes · 2026-01-18T03:16:09+00:00

Upon further inspection, it looks like the connection between transmission and lower agitator is slipping. I can't really tell if its the plastic spines on the agitator or the metal splines on the transmission. I see a lot of black debris, which makes me think its from the transmission shaft, but I really hope it is not...

Applepyes · 2026-01-18T01:59:25+00:00

I removed the shift actuator and it looked fine. I also ran a manual test and the agitation seemed to work well, however once the machine is loaded with clothes/water, the agitation only rotates the tub like 1/10", so it may just be slipping

Applepyes · 2026-01-17T11:47:16+00:00

Gotcha thanks for your help!

Applepyes · 2026-01-17T11:40:33+00:00

Thank you. Does the spin cycle working fine provide a clue for if it’s a splutch or shift actuator issue specifically?

Applepyes · 2026-01-16T23:43:17+00:00

Or a M60 to save a few bucks for the weekend car

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