IMS Precision 16-18g Filter Basket compatible with Delonghi La Specialista, DL2TH26E

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.

I just switched to this basket and it’s been life altering for my espresso. I purchased a bottomless portafilter and was using the included basket. After about a weeks use and 50 shots later, I was about to give up. My shots were sour and completely undrinkable. After switching to this basket, my shots are delicious. I can taste every nuanced note of my freshly roasted beans. And no more sourness or bitterness! I’m now enjoying every sip! My 51mm Iptake spring mini tamper fits perfectly in the 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 perfectly made 51mm filter basket that has great dimensions and your tamper will not get stuck ! Fits perfectly doesn’t fall out when cleaning all the good things no complaints if your looking for a replacement of your current basket this is what you should go for I’ve purchase over 3 baskets (HUGH, Leverpresso, normacore,) all are just not right but this IMS precision is perfect

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.

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.

Tried it on ECP 3630 and due to the faster flow rate design had to grind my coffee a bit finer. Fits around 19g of dark roast and 22g of light roast before touching the head. Please note that if used with cheap machines like mine, you definitely have to do pre-infusion for like 10s and wait ~5s for it to soak. Otherwise, you will get channeling because of lower flow restriction.

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.

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

Fits a bottomless portafilter for a delonghi stilosa. The tamp fits and a dosing funnel fits on top perfectly. Fits 18-20g coffee so far so good.

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