IMS Precision Competition Series 20-25g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL3TH32E

Simple, shiny, and effective. I can easily fit 18g of espresso grinds. The price feels decent for a precision manufactured part. The rim has a slight rounded ridge at the top of the basket, but there do not seem to be any issues with leaks. I would prefer a flat top to better accommodate magnetic dosing rings, but I am generally not turning the portafilter on its side while loading. This is a good piece of decent puck prep, which means it is mostly easy to clean with a good puck. Espresso flow seems a bit more consistent though I would not say the end product is drastically different, at least for me.

This basket feels different from the original basket I received with my portafilter. Materials feel of a higher quality. Fits perfectly into my 51mm portafilter and will not accidentally come out. The holes look more consistent and the water flow looks more even. Definitely an upgrade from the cheap basket that came with the portafilter.

In case anyone is wondering, I can confirm this basket (size h25) works for the Casabrews bottomless portafilter of the 51mm size with their cm5418 machine (to be as clear as possible, not the included spouted one, but rather the upgraded one sold separately!!!). My portafilter included a basket that worked okay, but I heard good things about precision baskets, namely this one, and decided to give it a whirl. The difference is definitely there. I used one gram more coffee than usual with the exact grind size ratio and bean as with the old basket, and the bitterness was mellowed as I had hoped, and the texture really does feel fuller with this basket.

Nicely made filter basket, however the basket does not fit the Stilosa EC260BK - the ID is the same as the OE basket but the OD of the top flange is about 1.5mm wider. The basket gets hung up on the brew head of the EC260BK machine.

This is a "2-1/2 shot" basket; if you want the "2 shot" then the 22 is the one to get. However, a bit more coffee never hurt, right? You DO need a decent grinder that can produce a good, even grind. The factory basket, if you remove the pressurization piece (it can be disassembled and removed) is a maybe 1-1/2 or 1-3/4 shot basket, so this (or the 22) is a definite improvement as the factory basket produces shots that IMHO are a bit thin in a double espresso cup. With this basket you can pull full double shots and get what you expect. This basket WILL fit in the factory portafilter with the plastic insert -- you will have to finagle the retaining spring a bit to hold the basket in place so knocking the puck out doesn't dislodge it (unless you toss both basket and puck in the sink to cool before dumping) but that's not a big deal. You DO NOT need a bottomless portafilter for this one; the taper is sufficient at the bottom to clear the factory plastic insert. Between either of these baskets, a decent tamper (the plastic one it comes with is garbage) to get a consistent tamp, a good roast (fresh please!) and even an inexpensive -- but burr -- grinder that can produce a consistent grind these machines will return very-acceptable shots with a decent amount of crema. Its not a Quickmill Vetrano but it also doesn't cost like one. A definite and worthwhile upgrade considering the modest price; I use one of these inexpensive Delonghi's as my "travel" machine (along with a grinder) and like it plenty for what it is. Recommended.

This devices seems to be a very nice quality build but this is ruined by the tapering of the basket near the top that make it too snug for 51 mm tampers. The tamper actually moves nicely through the middle half but gets stuck at the top. This is bad in general because even if it were slightly larger and didn’t actually get stuck it still risks suctioning the puck out of the screen. Potentially fixable by hammering a correct diameter hard object into the top while the metal has been heated and then letting it cool with the pegged object left inside or a pipe stretcher. Consider increasing the aperture of the top of the basket so that it matches the mid section. If there’s a structural reason for the convex walls then consider slightly increasing the entire aperture. Tested using Ikape and Normcore 51 mm tampers on a 51 mm 3 cup basket.

worked great and enjoying larger cups

This is the 51mm DL2TH26E IMS with 499 .3mm holes in a uniform 40mm wide pattern. I am using it with Breville Cafe Roma with the plastic insert in the filter holder in place and new silicone head gasket. You may have to trim about .5mm off the foot of the plastic insert srew receptacle to give extra clearance at the botom of the filter but because the basket tapers to the bottom, it works. With 16.3g dark roast beans, 40 clicks from stop on K6 Kingrinder, tamp twice to 22 Lbs. (30lbs scaled to smaller area of 51mm versus 58mm). Using the technique of backing off the switch to turn off pump without releasing pressure, first insert the holder without the filter and pump hot water for a count of 2 to preheat being careful not to turn the switch back to center position. Remove the holder and shake out excess water insert the tamped filter with timer on 30sec pulse pump on for 3 count, off for 3 on for 3 and when timer has 17seconds left pump on until 28g of liquid then off and remove cup at 33g. Balanced cup, wide range with preserved brightness. Puck comes out clean and easy with no signs of channeling or residue on head and tapered diameter promotes uniform flow through the puck which allows more lattitude in total extraction time beyond 30sec. Tastewise the DL2TH25BB in comparison is rounder, smoother and less bright.

Como entusiasta del café, siempre busco optimizar cada aspecto de la preparación. La cesta de filtro IMS Precision DL2TH24E ha sido una adición excepcional a mi equipo, elevando significativamente la calidad de mis espressos. Aspectos destacados: • Diseño de alta precisión: Con 499 orificios distribuidos uniformemente en su base plana, esta cesta garantiza una extracción homogénea, resaltando los sabores y aromas del café. • Material de calidad superior: Fabricada en acero inoxidable AISI 304, ofrece durabilidad y resistencia a la corrosión, asegurando un rendimiento constante a lo largo del tiempo. • Compatibilidad específica: Diseñada para portafiltros de 51 mm, es ideal para la De’Longhi La Specialista y otros modelos similares. Es importante mencionar que, en algunos casos, puede ser necesario retirar el fondo de plástico del portafiltro para un ajuste perfecto. • Capacidad óptima: Con una capacidad de 15–17 g, permite preparar espressos dobles con cuerpo y equilibrio, mejorando la experiencia de degustación. En resumen, la IMS Precision DL2TH24E es una inversión valiosa para quienes buscan perfeccionar su técnica y disfrutar de espressos de calidad profesional en casa. Su diseño y materiales de alta gama la convierten en una herramienta esencial para cualquier barista doméstico.

Les comparto mi opinion teniendo en cuenta que yo utilizo esta canasta en mi Delonghi Stilosa, con un portafiltro sin fondo, anillo dosificador, tamper, y un puck screen, todos estos accesorios de la marca Normcore. En cuanto a lo que es la maquina de espresso, si tengo un gran inconveniente con la canasta ya que esta se queda atascada con la ducha de la maquina, por lo que resulta molestoso tener que estar batallando cada que quito el portafiltro, tengo que buscar la forma de destrabar la canasta que se queda pegada a la ducha. Ahora debo decir que esto tambien pasa con la misma canasta que viene por defecto en el portafiltro de Normcore, por lo que no sabria decirles si ese defecto es solo de la canasta IMS o si es algo que pasa con cualquier canasta que no sea Delonghi. En cuanto al portafiltro sin fondo, tamper y puck screen, todos de 51mm, no le veo ningun problema, encaja perfectamente. Donde si siento que es mejorable es con el anillo dosificador, si llega a imantarse pero se siente muy debil, por lo que se debe de tener mas cuidado para no tirar el cafe. Por ultimo me gustaria agregar que en cuanto a la molienda no cambio mucho como lo advertían otros comentarios. Mencionaban que tenian que moler un poco mas fino. En mi caso no fue asi, si lo comparamos con las canastas presurizadas que vienen por defecto, obvio, si vas a tener que moler mas fino. Pero en comparacion con la canasta que viene en el portafiltro sin fondo de Normcore, al menos en mi caso, no. Puede que esto se deba a que antes preparaba 16gr en esa canasta, mientras que ahora con la canasta de IMS preparo 18gr, y esos gramos de diferencia compensan que siga siendo la misma molienda.

Encaja bien en mi portafiltros sin fondo Normcore de 54mm para Sage

Best basket for the price. Bought for delonghi stilosa and neuza portafilter. It works great it didn't stick to the group head like many saids at least for me . Works great good flow

This is an original Italian portafilter basket Using it in Dedica 685 machine with bottomless Portafilter and much better extraction