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Maybe the grind size is too fine? Try coarser and also tamp lightly.

I remember in the beginning they were quite responsive through emails, perhaps the demand just went up and they couldn't catch up. It can also be that we usually get lighter beans for pour overs and AeroPress, and these can get quite acidic even when done right with commercial machines.

The cobalt is already quite old. People usually compare the Mojo 2 with iFi xDSD Gryphon. Mojo 2 sounds similar to Mojo 1 to me.

@@jimworksvlog Thanks for the reply but its too late as I already got my mojo2 and I love it.

​@@Satyajit_Dey Congrats! It's also a cool device and a funky experience.

It works better for some genres for sure. But in 2024 the Mojo especially Mojo 2 has become a very niche product, unlike a few years back when it's the only pocket DAC/Amp.

I'd say about 4-5 min.

I use 9 and for some beans it's possible to push to 8. It's the C40 Mk3 with normal clicks, not red clix.

Yes. The new one has a "diamond cut" design that looks more like a ghost burr. Also the later production has a chrome like arm with a small dot that prevents it from retracting all the way down to the burr.

I just bought two today and im thinking of returning them right away if the box is junk.

I just got one and no box, just random , snatched them for 50 on sale tho so not complaining

I bought it from an online furniture shop, it seems that there is not much discount now. With the Flo supporting up to 27 inch and 9 Kg, I'll suggest consider use the money for a bigger screen (32-34 inch) and without a monitor arm.

It kinda depends on the beans and the flavour profile you prefer. Commandante typically gives a cleaner taste which imho works better with filters and lighter roasts, when I am aiming for a tea-like result. I prefer a more complex flavour and darker roasts with the Aeropress and therefore use the Etzinger more often. The difference isn't that obvious if you are not doing back to back tasting. For the current Etzinger, they have made a few improvements: the retractable arm has a small dot to prevent it from hitting the burr, the diameter of the bottom cup is reduced a bit to fit the Aeropress, and also there's a version called etz-U that removes the anti-static jig which won't have the retention problem from the etz-I (but will have a static problem when grinding Espresso-fine). Shipping into Germany plus tariff would probably make it still a lot more expensive than the Comandante. On the Comandante-side, the new C40 Mk4 has improved the top part where the handle couples the axle. I think from a practical point of view, I'd probably recommend a friend to go with Commandante first simply because a lot of tutorials and reviews quote Comandante clicks, so it's easier to replicate. As of 2023.02, electric grinders have become a lot cheaper with more options: Fellow Ode is around 270 EUR, Timemore is selling the Sculptor 078/064. Those are also worth considering too.

Try using some freshly and dark roasted beans? For instance, 1-2 weeks after roasting, grind before brewing. Light roast could work but usually with less crema.

@@jimworksvlog Thank you so much for the feedback!

我是 5 格左右，有些咖啡豆 4 也可以。

@@jimworksvlog 谢谢

For me I stay with my UB size, I think it works.

I am a tts uk7 and went 6.5 uk and they fit perfectly, I can even say they are still not snug regardless of the 0.5 sizedown

FYI, Etzinger now produces also a version without the anti-static funnel part called etz-U, which should have much fewer retention. Also they improved the design, so it's likely that the current model would fit the Aeropress better.

@@jimworksvlog I appreciate your kind advice! At the recent SCAJ in Tokyo, a slim type with the same capacity as the regular type was also introduced. It seems that two types(Regular & Slim)will be sold in Japan in two colors.(Black & Silver) The slim type is easy to grip and looks very good for me with small hands. I have not used the Aeropress recently, but if I were to buy one, I would probably go for the slim type with the anti-static as-jig👍️

It's Espresso fine, but not so fine as Turkish coffee.

They are somewhat long in size but they are very tight if you have wide feet

I've seen people putting 53.5 mm metal puck screens instead, but you'll also need something like a rubber ring to fix that screen in place, as unlike a traditional espresso machine, the 9barista is essentially placing the portafilter upside-down, so there's a chance that the screen might fall down especially before the brewing. I use mostly 9 clicks, I use all kinds of roast grades with it and I do expect lighter roasts to get quite acidic. I sometimes switch to 10 for dark roasts as darker roasts are usually less dense, resulting in a thicker puck. I count zero click on my C40 when the burrs are fully locked, can't turn at all. At click 1, it won't spin freely, but it can go one full rotation without any locking. I know some people take that as zero click (the click when the handle can't spin or swing freely). The clicks are referred to standard C40, not red clix. If you do a lot of Espresso especially with lighter roasts, the longer Black Crank could be very helpful.

Maybe check out Flair?

It's the 9Barista, I also made a video about it before. It's a good machine for a very specific niche.

No, unless there's something specific about the Mojo, for example the looks, that really speaks to you. There are many more alternatives now on the market (AK, THX, Khadas, Luxury & Precision, Fiio) that the Mojo (1/2) is hitting a very small niche (maybe ppl who's into Chord's sound).

@@jimworksvlog thank you! Is there one alternative that you suggest more than others? I want to paire the DAC with an android smartphone

It's the split clamp. The top-mounted one is thicker.