聖HIJIRI Users thread
Based on a discussion with another forum member, I've been reading up on this Comback Corporation brand. The reviews I've found have been pretty positive, but I've also learned over the years to take all reviews with a grain of salt. So the purpose of this thread is for users to share their input on 聖HIJIRI cables. When you share, if you'd discuss what model of HIJIRI you demoed and what brands/models they were compared to, that'd be very helpful.
A little background: a few years ago I was reading the Audio Envy threads and decided to give them a try as the seemed to compete with much higher-priced cable. So I decided to give AE a try. I found both the $179 P2 and the $279 M3 to easily best an Isotek power cord at $1k. So that got me thinking even more about value products. I was about to give Zavfino a try and then was given another recommendation to give HIJIRI a try. So this is how I got here. I'll be very interested to hear all user comments on HIJIRI and this should be a good repository for the brand.
Here is their website: www.combak.net
@lalitk Thanks so much for the full explanation. I take your point about different cable shining depending on the frequency. BTW, that looks like an amazing set of speakers. Thanks so much for taking the time to explain. |
@disc As I said in my earlier post, I have a slightly unique setup with Tannoy’s. In addition to bi-wiring functionality of Canterbury’s, I chose to add optional Super Tweeters for enhanced WideBand frequency response to Prestige GR loudspeakers. Based on my assessment with speaker cables, in a bi-wire or tri-wire scenario; you always want to use a cable that renders the highest resolution with finesse on HF terminals. This is not to say that speaker cable connected to LF post is not important, a high quality 12AWG speaker cable like Zavfino Nova is far more capable in delivering the bass frequencies accurately. In direct comparison between HIJIRI “Million” vs Nova on LF channel, I honestly couldn’t tell them apart. If there were any differences, they were subtle at best and certainly not justifiable at 15x the cost difference in this particular application. When I swapped the Nova on HF terminals, HIJIRI was sorely missed. The tonal richness, depth, musicality and resolution took a noticeable hit in scalability. The vocals were not as palpable as heard through HIJIRI. I am not trying to knock down the Nova but HIJIRI “Million” plays in another stratosphere, as it should given the price and its artisan heritage. And lastly, the Sternklang speaker cable was a better fit for my Super Tweeter. Their low mass design, livelier, slightly forward tuned and detailed sound allowed the tweeters to sound more alive and louder. Thankfully my hearing is still good but in ten to fifteen years I may not able to appreciate the cymbals splashing like confetti falling to the ground…LOL! Sternklang speaker cables were able to render the definite trails of textural nuances such as reverberation trails and delay repeats more succinctly than any other cable I’ve tried in this application. In my system, the combination of these three cables has elevated the sense of excitement and listening experience. Cheers! |
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@lalitk would you mind giving more detail on your tri-wire set up? I’m particularly interested in why you chose the three different types for the various applications. Thanks in advance. |
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I’m using 聖Hijiri H-SLC “Million” speaker cable in my system. The HIJIRI H-SLC "Million" speaker cables conveys tonal richness, depth, resolution and dynamics in spades. They make an obvious but worthy companion for Takumi Maestro power cords. I can’t reiterate enough the musicality of HIJIRI loom….organically natural while delivering delicate nuances that were previously imperceptible. I would reach out to Colin for speaker cables demo. |
@lalitk thanks for the kind words. I’m really happy with how my system sounds now. Are you using Hijiri speaker cables? I’m shopping for new speaker cables, but haven’t heard much about the Hijiris, vs the Hijiri power cable. Thanks in advance for any insight. |
@gochurchgo I've had two Takumi PCs in my system for a few weeks now. I find them very musical, but also accurate with no bloom (a descriptor I associate with tube equipment I've had and enjoyed). |
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+1, @grannyring well said! |
No worries as Hijiri cables are not characterized by an overly warm or syrupy sound. They are naturally revealing and in my experience not really favoring any particular part of the sound spectrum. Best to contact Colin of Gestalt Audio Design and simply try for yourself. Nothing beats actual experience with a product in your own system! |
Is anybody using a Hijiri from the wall to their power distributor or conditioner? I have a Puritan 156 and use the 20a cable that came with the unit though I did change out the plugs to Furutech NCF that I already had available. I was looking at the Puritan Ultimate cable but it’s $800 which is getting close to Nagomi price range. Just wondering if anybody has used a Hijiri in this application as I’m quite happy with what the Nagomi’s do for my amp, preamp, and dac. |
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@lak et all, Here is the complete line up, they have two tiers - entry and top tier. Power Cords: Nagomi - Entry & Takumi “Maestro” - Top There is a limited edition SM2R-L power cord aligned between the two tiers. Interconnect: HCI - Entry & Million “Kiwami” - Top, available both in RCA and XLR Speaker: HCS - Entry & H-SLC “Million” - Top Digital: HDG Million - Top, available in RCA and AES/EBU
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@jafant I don't have Hjiri cables but maybe these individual links will help you with the product line names based upon cable type
https://combak.net/cables/HIJIRI-Nagomi-Power-cords.html |
@jafant; I put the Nagomi PC on my Audio Research CD7 which I'm running through my Luxman 590 Mk II Integrated (30 watts of class A I believe), to my ZU Audio Union 6 Supreme speakers (99 dB). After several hours of playing time, I sat down for some critical listening. I totally agree with aniwolfe's description above. I would say the Nagomi is a bit on the warm side but exhibits very strong bass, with detail in the mids and the ability to pick up small instrumental passages and smaller details that I have not heard with other power cords. I hear increased openness, air, and a more convincing natural tone. After writing this I realize it sounds more like a review of an interconnect but this is what I heard by simply removing my Lavricable Grand power cord on the CDP and replacing it with the Nagomi power cord. The next logical question that should be asked is what was the difference between the two power cords used? The differences I heard were the Nagomi was able to pick up a few more of the micro details while the Lavricable Grand had a slightly sweeter timbre. I would rate the increased openness, air, and a more convincing natural tone as equal. |
@jafant, I'm sorry to say I have not gotten around to putting the Nagomi PC on a CDP yet. I've been testing a full loom of Lavricables Grand 5N silver cables, Infigo Signature interconnects, and a new pair of Zu Audio Union 6 Supreme speakers. I will eventually get to it but I know you want results now. Aniwolfe has much more experience using them currently I believe in his system. |
The Nagomi PC to me in my system added a little bit of warmth, yet still having nice detail. The midrange to me is the star of the show, it became very engaging, never laid-back or boring. Very natural sounding cable overall, that sounds different than anything I have heard yet. When it comes to AIR etc...In my system it seemed to add a little. |
Yes, true and no getting around the innate subjective nature of audio and music concerns. I agree with you. Those pure silver unshielded Lavricables power cables are excellent sounding. Charles |
@jafant, I had the HIJIRI pc on my Allnic T-1500 300B integrated amp, unfortunately, I have not moved that power cord to other systems but will be doing that shortly. Honestly, within this thread, I feel there are others that are much more qualified to describe what they hear with this power cord.
Please see page one of this thread as an example.
With that said after a five-day burn-in on my Audiodharma cable cooker, I really like what I hear on that integrated amp using a Grand Lavricable power cord.
To me, the music sounds more natural, more musical with better extension.
I’m sure a lot of what I’m saying is due to my personal preferences, after all, mileage will vary.
The system I’m talking about: Allnic T-1500 300B Integrated amp, Audio Research CD-7, ZU Audio Dirty Weekend MK II with upgrades, Twin REL T/7i subs.
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