u/Repulsive_Bison5979

I put some sound deadening on the inside of my machine and on the bottom and it made a pleasant difference. The pitch and vibration are different and it is at least 5 decibels quieter. Im gonna try the vibration pump 3d print mount next to see if it improves the noise level. For those thinking about using the deadening material, it is just normal 80mil car deadening material, i would recommend taking some of the wiring out because it made it especially hard to stuff this shit in. Also pay no attention to the average its not accurate, the noise level was taken when the brew pump was running and pulling a shot.

Up next -> https://www.printables.com/model/771590-low-noise-ulka-pump-mount-gaggia-classic-pro

https://imgur.com/gallery/skwamas-shoes-ZNPgKas

I was considering downsizing more. But i came across another post with a similar issue. And thought it may be that i have a low instep and need a different style. I currently wear 44.5 la sportiva finales. So i only downsized a half size from those, but i am thinking that may not have been enough. I wear us 11-12 street shoes. The toes on the skwama are snug, my toes are curled, but there is a space on the top outside of my foot

I'm upgrading from fellow opus gen 1. Currently looking at Timemore 064s and the Eureka Mignon Zero 64. I was looking for sonething that makes good espresso primarily, a little quieter, and has low retention. I know either one would be a pretty big improvement. Can anyone speak to the quality and experience of these grinders?