Mahlkonig X54 Home Espresso and Coffee Grinder

I was excited to receive my grinder x54 mahlkonig but was unhappy to know that it wasnt the portafilters size .I bought a new expresso machine with a 53 mm portafilter and the grinder portafilter was 58 unhappy
Now I need to return it and have to wait for a nother week

My X54 arrived with the translucent silicone-like backflow preventer bent into the lower grinding wheel and particles of it came out into my grind… I called and talked with Tony at Majesty and he gave me the Malkonig direct number and they in turn mentioned what had happened while in shipment that had brought on this issue and has sent to me a factory fresh replacement that is quite easy to remedy and this prompt customer support from both the merchant and manufacturer have been spot on… I love this little grinder

I received this particular item (Malkonig X54) quite promptly from Majesty and it was very well packaged… I have used it for only four (4) times… a single cup per day after running approximately 15 grams of roasted whole beans through it on its initial use for a “clean-out run” and found the grind, once the adjusting wheel was set, to be very consistent in my selection for a French press cup: HOWEVER, on this, the fourth day, two (2) fairly large chunks of a silicone-like substance that was used downline from the grinding portion of this grinder came out of the spout of which the manufacturer must have used to seal the discharge channel and into the spout discharge they came…
I have minimally used this grinder for I only grind for one (1) cup per day… about 18 grams per time.
I am awaiting to see what options that may come to me from Majesty in remedying this particular machine’s defect… Otherwise, it’s a great home machine except for this one particular shortcut that Malkonig took to channel the grind from the grinding portion of the machine… and, hopefully, this is the only X54 that this has had this issue but….

Let's begin with the pros of this grinder. Excellent packaging, build quality and low noise level when in use. I have longed to own a Mahlkonig for years so when the X54 came along I took a shot. I was blown away with the chafe that covered EVERYTHING when grinding for drip. I have pictures but the amount of coffee chafe covering the display, the unit behind the discharge port and the countertop make this a no go. Shame

Adjustment on the portafilter could be upgraded. It would be nice if the hopper didn’t come off when you close the gate. Amazing adjustment settings.