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
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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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@willgolf what wires and connectors are you using for the Helix pc ? A week back a friend bought 3 Helix power cords with different connectors (some are quiet expensive) but cheap wires. For the price, they put many expensive power cords to shame, including brand in this thread and many other well known brands. Ever since I have been contemplating building few for myself. I think the 3500P deserves the best power cord possible if everything is connected to it. |
@debitI have the 3500P and am very happy with it. I just asked about the 4500 and they are back ordered to January 2023. I was told the 3500 can more than hold its own. I had the Inakustic 2404 reference power cords going into a SR orange duplex box. I just sold all of my Inakustic cables. For the time being, I have a DIY Helix Dueland power cord but I have a feeling I am going to end up with the Takumi. If I do I feel like I need three Takumi's: One for the 3500P, one for the Lampi Horizon, and one for my Lucas Audio Music server. That is a major investmentand I am not sure I could hide that investment from my spouse, LOL. |
@willgolf are you using the Inakustik 3500P or the newer one in your system ? I use a 3500P and currently looking to upgrade its power cord. Do you mind asking what power cord are you using with it ? |
No problems. And yes, 聖HIJIRI Million “極KIWAMI RCA is simply amazing. Once you get TAKUMI power cord, you are bound to hear the fabulous synergy between the two cables. I have heard nothing but high praises on both Tchernov and FTA Callisto USB cables. If I may suggest, please add Network Acoustics ENO USB Cable III to your list of audition. They are backed with 30 days money back guarantee. It is easily one of the most natural sounding USB cable. |
Oops, I misspoke. I actually have the Kiwami RCA cables. After reading 5 pages of Takami power cords I just typed wrong and I am functionally blind so it is hard to read what I type. That said, the Kiwami is a super RCA cable. I am going to be testing the Tchernov USB vs the FTA Callisto on my Lampi Pacific. Then I hope to test the Takumi on my Inakustic Power conditioner and may be the Lampi. |
“I would love to hear if everyone owning the Hiijiri power cords are still saying these are end game.” I am using the full loom of HIJIRI’s cables since April 2021. So yes, for me they turned out to be end game cables. I am not aware of Takumi RCA’s in HIJIRI lineup, is that a new cable in their lineup? |
I have now read this whole thread and I am intrigued by the power cord. I recently purchased the Hiijiri Takumi RCA cable after doing an extensive A-B-C comparison with Inakustic, Hiijiri, and the Tchernov. What a shootout it was. I also noticed that many of the people on this thread are from the Helix Dueland DIY thread. I had 6 of those power cords made for me. I am sensing even though the H-D power cords are good, the Hiijiri are just on another level in SQ and price. It has been a couple of months of dormancy but I would love to hear if everyone owning the Hiijiri power cords are still saying these are end game. |
I too am interested in the bass performance of the Takumi. Is it low, high or just right? Consider the sound of a double bass live on stage as a reference point for bass performance in a physically acoustical designed appropriate setting. |
Thanks @lalitk ! |
“Will the Hijiri SM2R-L deliver this improvement? ” I honestly believe so and A200 would be the perfect candidate of this amazing cable. |
Thanks for the review and comparison of the Hijiri SM2R-L. I am contemplating upgrading up from the Nogami on my Int amp only. The Takumi sounds wonderful on my A200. I think it offers more natural ease and fluidity compared to the Nogami. Will the Hijiri SM2R-L deliver this improvement? Also find the bass more powerful. |
“I'm wondering where you found the best SQ upgrade with the Takumi's?” I say stop wondering and go for all out TAKUMI upgrade :-) |
Wow, 300 hours to open up! Now I understand why it took you longer to provide your insights and I'm very appreciative. I'm sure that others will be as well. This thread has gathered a number of insights into the 聖Hijiri brand and I hope it is helpful to others besides myself. I'm glad that I'm usually slower to make a move and now I've been able to hear about the new mid-line SM2R-L, it sounds like something I'd be interested in.
BTW, I stumbled on a few 聖Hijiri threads over on the WBF cable forum. Though the threads employ brevity of text, they do indeed also correlate, at least in part, with how you describe 聖Hijiri. That along with the significant comments in this thread, all seem to be in similar agreement on the sound of 聖Hijiri and I'd assume that that will make it easier for some to seek out a demo, myself included. |
Thank you for your patience. The 聖Hijiri SM2R-L power cord took 300+ hours to open up. My listening test were conducted at 400 mark. For direct A/B comparison with “TAKUMI”, I swapped the SM2R-L back n forth on my Accuphase Integrated. I listened to variety of high resolution files stored on my Aurender SSD and Qobuz. What struck me immediately is the similarities between the SM2R-L and TAKUMI power cords. I heard much of the same characteristics of 聖Hijiri TAKUMI maestro in SM2R-L i.e. conveying the music in a most natural way without emphasizing any elements of music and with finesse and fluidity. Again with SM2R-L, the designer's emphasis remained on the mid-range. The vocals through this PC were simply stunning and my connection with music was just as engaging as with “TAKUMI” power cords. IMHO, the SM2R-L fills the performance/price gap between the NAGOMI and TAKUMI power cords nicely. I don't think SM2R-L meant to compete with TAKUMI's so in that aspect, SM2R-L has easily surpassed my expectations at 60% cost of TAKUMI's. Switching back and forth between "TAKUMI" and SM2R-L revealed why I'm still biased towards TAKUMI's :-) The TAKUMI’s in my system simply digs deeper into the music and reveals every nuances you didn’t know you were missing with SM2R-L or Nagomi power cords. It’s not like SM2R-L is lacking in details or holding back anything but you’re in different stratosphere of resolution with TAKUMI’s. Is SM2R-L worth the 2X cost of Nagomi's? Well, I'll let you be the judge of that! I do honestly believe, if you hear both of these power cords in your system, there is a darn good probability that you're going to end up preferring SM2R-L over Nagomi's. |
The only place in the United States that I'm aware of to purchase Hijiri cables: https://gestalt.audio
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