聖HIJIRI Users thread

Ordered 2 SM2R and now need to move the Nagomi

1.5mts almost new any one wants to buy and

try the combax harmonix will be surprised what PCs

can do for a system.

Ordered one SM2R for my DAC and removing the Nagomi if any interest pm me.

tubeguy80

Yes! Combak/Reimyo are the same.

Happy Listening!

@lak Thank you, I guess if I clicked to their website I would have learned that as well. Interesting they are still around. Focus maybe shifted a little but I think even back then they were focused on small details like vibration control and signal purity in their wiring. 

@tubeguy80 "but was wondering if this is the same Combak that is/was associated with Reimyo"?

Yes, it is the same.

I'm just trying to play catch up on this long thread, but was wondering if this is the same Combak that is/was associated with Reimyo? I remember their CDP-777 being in the discussion for Best in the World maybe 20 years ago. I wanted one badly back then but couldn't justify almost $20k in early 2000's dollars. 

grannyring

I am looking forward to seeing your Gear in Virtual Systems.

Happy Listening!

Thanks guys. Should have my system fully set up in the next couple of weeks. I have been without a system for a long time.  

Grannyring 

Good to see you're back! 😁

Wig

Hey Bill,

Glad you are back. Will be interesting to hear what wire you end up with. And would be interested in hearing about your move(s) as well. Hope you get your system settled, dialed in, and singing pronto!

Grannyring is back! +1

Welcome back Bill!  Hope to learn about changes in your system at your convenience! 

Glad you’re back Bill, not the same w/o you here 

I have moved 4 times in the past year and have had to make changes in my system. Based on this, and my crazy life experience over the past year and a half, I have started listing some Hijiri and Tchernov cables for sale. Just one IC and perhaps two Nagomi power cords.

We are settled now and hope to be more active here on Audiogon. Miss reading and posting here a little 🤓

In my setup, Transport to Dac: Sterklang, Dac to Preamp: Hijiri Million, Preamp to Amps: Hijiri Million, Amps to Speakers: Inakustik LS-4004 AIR

@grannyring +1 Bill on the Tchernov

I have compared the two Hijiri ICs.  The HCI is a nice sounding cable as I also have the HCI 10 speaker cables and enjoy them.  However, the Million is just more of everything great about the HCI.  Literally more of everything good from top to bottom. Improved density and realism to boot! 
 

I also like the Tchernov Ultimate Slims ICs and ended up purchasing them for my system.  Just a slightly better choice for my particular system and preferences.  Honestly, all three are great and it may come down to your budget.  

Hi everyone, thanks for all the feedback!

My friend loaned for me a HCI-R10 and Nagomi pc. I really like Nagomi and will be buying it for my dac. I also like the smoothness and musical flow that hijiri interconnect has.

One question though:

-Has anyone compared interconnects againt each other?

Cheaper HCI-R10 against KIWAMI MILLION HGP?

@keithefox

HIJIRI cables are very addictive…truly an end game upgrade for me. Another brand I highly recommend is Sternklang. I am using one of their XLR’s…amazing synergy with HIJIRI’s.

I have a pair a million rca IC's on demo, going from pre to amp in all tube /horn system.  I don;t think Collin is getting them back.

K

“the break/burn in time”

250-300 hours

Just took the leap bought the million SLC speaker cable and Kiwami interconnect with Nagomi PC can anyone let me know the break/burn in time for the same.

I concur with Charles1dad in that order.

Colin is a great guy and a pleasure to work with!

I can't speak specifically to this brand but generally and consistently over the years I've found PC>IC>SC in terms of most impact.

Charles

@jasbirnandra 

I would go with IC and then speaker cables. 

@lalitk I understand the importance of power cables but between the IC and the speaker cable which should come first IC or speaker cable.

I can either buy IC first or speaker cable what's your advice.

@jasbirnandra

I recommend starting with a Power Cord if you are going to upgrade entire cable loom. And if you aiming at “Million” series IC and Speaker Cables down the road then I would start off with 聖Hijiri SM2R-L "SOUND MATTER" Power Cord not Nagomi. The SM2R-L performance is closer to “Takumi” Maestro PC and offers amazing synergy with “Million” IC and Speaker cables. Nagomi PC is good but SM2R-L PC is simply on another level.

If I were to start over and on a budget, I would buy one “Takumi” PC for Integrated or Amp and SM2R-L PC for rest of the components. 

Hooe this helps!

@lalitk  I am thinking of trying million IC or speaker cable

and Nagomi PC but as the prices are high I can only buy

 gradually am really confused as to should I go IC and PC

or speaker cable and PC first your feedback will be helpful.

Hello,

I have Hijiri Nagomi and one Hijiri Takumi.

I have HIJIRI “Million” XLR between my preamplifier and amplifier: I can say: what is the CD crazy cable? I have more bass, more timing, better voice..

Preamplifier is connected with the Hijiri Takumi.

Amplifier is connected with Furutech Nanoflux NCF.

I can just say I have more 3D with Cardas Cygnus, but more life with the Hijiri Millions.

All sources are connected with Furutech lineflux XLR or RCA.

I can confirm that you can not judge just a cable but the system.

I say that because I have changed one Nagomi by a Vondita DIY ...and medium and treble are beautiful, but the bass is not like the Nagomi.

So I will test some combination later. 

Whew, just made it through reading this thread. After reviewing additional Hijiri Millions reviews, the IC and SC seems to offer the best sonic price/performance sonically competing with the very best.  The Takumi PC seems to be beyond just sounding better, seems transformative.

I’ll gradually move to Hijiri Millions ICs and SC.  The Takumi PCs are a bit of a budget stretch so I’ll try one and see where to go from there.

Thanks all for sharing. Great to know end game cabling

“my Takumi PCs are keeping me smiling”

Likewise…2 plus years since I upgraded to full loom of HIJIRI. No desire to upgrade the cabling in my system. 

When I heard it, it was cabled with Sternklang and Tchernov, I believe.

I met Colin in person at CAF this past weekend too. Very nice guy.

That is correct. But, I was told by Colin all the Hijiri cables / loom were available, and he would swap them later that day or Sunday. Or something like this.

Just wanted to chime in.  I ran into Colin of Gestalt Audio at CAF Saturday.  It was wonderful to meet him, put a face to a name and talk for a bit.  Such a pleasure to do business with Colin. His room sounded great.  When I heard it, it was cabled with Sternklang and Tchernov, I believe.  Meanwhile, my Takumi PCs are keeping me smiling.  

Just curious. Before buying these very expensive cables did you people compare them with, say, Purist Audio, Echole, Stage iV and other top cables. $5k for a power cord is insane to some and nothing to others, but it should be truly excellent for the price, in any case.

lalitk, thanks for the tip.  That is certainly something I will consider if funds allow.  

@willgolf …lol! 

@kclone ….thanks for chiming in. Glad to hear you’re in enjoying Takumi. Nagomi PC is pretty good but once you hear Takumi, there is no going back. Not sure, if you know, but ask your dealer about HIJIRI SM2R-L PC for your source component. At almost half the cost of Takumi, the SM2R-L will get you very close to TAKUMI. I first added this SM2R-L to my SACD player then moved it to my streamer while I save money for 2nd SM2R-L PC.  This PC is very complimentary to three TAKUMI’s in my system.  Enjoy your music! 

willgolf.  what's next?  I'm at a loss on that one.  I'm all good...for now.  

@kclone 

So now that you experienced the Takumi....what's next?   LOL

Hey guys.  I thought I would chime in. I already had the Nagomi but my curiosity got the best of me and I broke down and bought the Takumi PC.  After ordering, I thought to myself, what the hell am I doing spending this kind of coin on a freakin PC?  When I first installed it in the system on the integrated amp (moved the Nagomi to the source), the first thing I noticed is that it was smooth.  It was pleasant, sure it sounded darn good, but not 5 grand good.  I thought the highs were a little subdued at first.  I let it play in and now have well over 300 hours.  And Now?  My goodness this cable is freakin awesome.  So much TEXTURE, thickness, great extension and balance, it's all there.  Oh, and in a way where it is so enjoyable, or as others have described as very musical.  So smooth, but with plenty of detail and extension, the system just sounds relaxed, doesn't shout at me at all.  

Easily on of the best audio purchases I have made.   Even though this seemed not sensible to spend this kind of money on a cord, I know it will save me money in the long run.  

Which Hijiri SC will?

I have found Sternklang to provide a little more punch and detail while Hijiri is a little more musical.  I agree the combination of both makes perfect sense. 

We've already exchanged emails on the Sternklangs. I will try them to see if they dethrone my Fideliums soon. Did I mention I hate him. Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in again (M. Corleone).

@bugredmachine

I couldn’t agree with you anymore. I started off with the PC’s as well and end up upgrading all of my cables. Now I have a full loom of HIJIRI’S on all the main components. Also, check out Sternklang cables, they mate very well with HIJIRI’S. Colin @gestalt has great taste in music and he certainly knows how to pick his gear, everything I came across and heard so far offers great value and audio nirvana.

I had the most impact on the amp, followed by the preamp when it came to PC's. Moreso exposing deficiencies in other cables then followed by drawing you in to the seductive sound. Then you try to go back or start mixing in different combinations while you're second-guessing and all you can hear is a problem here or there. Then you realize you need more Hijiri's. 

I hate Colin.😏

“I need to prioritize”
@markusthenaimnut

Not knowing your budget, I suggest you contact Colin @gestalt for guidance on where to start. My suggestion would be to start with a speaker cable plus

- One power cord,

- One pair of Interconnect

That 3 cables in total, rotate the PC and IC between your components to access where you hear most audible improvement. Once you get hooked (and you will), upgrade as funds permits down the road. Good luck and have fun!

Hey all - my question is about where you started (front end or back end) with your cable upgrades - 

Streamer or transport to DAC? 

DAC to preamp?

Preamp to power amp?

Speaker wires?

Kind of seems like improvements at the front end will benefit the whole chain, but the need to conserve funds means I need to prioritize.

Thanks, in advance, for any advice or experience you can share.

“The Combak company is the real deal for musicality”

@bugredmachine

I couldn’t agree with you anymore. If I may say so, you barely got a taste of what 聖HIJIRI’s cables are about with Nagomi. Wait till you try the "TAKUMI" 匠Maestro Power Cord or even the 聖Hijiri SM2R-L power cord. I started my audition with Nagomi vs TAKUMI’s and end up upgrading to full 聖HIJIRI “Million” loom.

More shenanigans with power cables happening. A few updates on my system page. The Combak company is the real deal for musicality.