Analog Interconnects Harmonix CI-230 Mark-II

Introduction
Harmonix brand is owned by a Japanese company Combak Corporation described the widely during the test matsgramophone symbol Harmonix TU-800EXi. I wrote then that, Combak Corporation is the owner of such renowned brands
as Reimyo Enacom, Bravo! (And Harmonix, of course); is also a shareholder of record label JVC XRCD. Centarala
Combak Corporation is located in the Japanese city of Zushi in Kanagawa Prefecture. Harmonix, you can write - a brandlegend. It is known throughout the world, enjoys an excellent reputation among music lovers and audiophiles. Mainlyengaged in the production of audio cables, which are considered to be one of the best on the market - are among the top
in the world. The offer includes the entire range of power cables, interconnects and speaker cables. Harmonix is also aknown manufacturer of items and equipment designed to improve the sound, ie. tuning. Thus, in the portfolio, you canfind all kinds of noise eliminators (series Enacom), anti-vibration feet, racks, caps cables (Core-Ring), base and cap fortuning CDs, but also the accessories are tuning listening rooms. These are special disks that are arranged in different
places of peace. A separate section is devoted to the Harmonix tuning turntable - the proprietary clamps onto a turntable
and turntable mat symbol TU800-EXi offered in two colors printing: silver and gold.
The entire catalog Combak Corporation is available HERE . Harmonix cables described CI-230 Mark-II derived from thePolish distributor of brand Harmonix -'s My Audio from Wroclaw.
Appreciation and construction
Series CI-230 is one of the cheapest on offer Harmonix - for testing interconnects received with a length of 0.75 m (price 1529 zł) but are also available in lengths of 1 m, 1.5 m, 2 m and 2.5 m, the price with wires extending gradually increasing
by a further approximately 400 zł. On the surface, these amounts may seem large, but taking into account the fact that thechart-topping Harmonix cables cost a considerable fortune (about 40 000 zł per unit), optics, this turns out to be a relative,and prices Cable CI-230 downright bargain, or at least moderate (as audiophile standards).
As is customary Harmonix, the company did not disclose any details about the anatomy of the cables - except for a fewtrinkets. You can only find out that the construction of the two internal cables used OFC oxygen-free copper crystal
PCOCC highest quality - eliminated more than 80% of a connection-magnetic interference (ang. Connectro-magneticsinterference). Harmonix cables equipped with plugs his own design. They are very solid and aesthetic - with a thin layer ofpure gold. In turn, stems RCA plugs look rhodium - are embedded in the hard white plastic material of the dielectric. Plugs
are stretched over shrinkable sleeve (red or black) - printed on it is a logo Harmonix and arrows showing directionality
wires. The outer sheath is made of black fiber hard and durable plastic, which ensures przewodom longevity because of
its abrasion seems impossible. In general, you should write that interconnects Harmonix CI-230 Mark-II is a productaesthetic, made of high quality materials, assembled meticulously and precisely - until you want to write that typicalJapanese high-tech.

The manufacturer shall ensure that the wires before the implementation of mass production and advanced undergo thetedious process of tuning, so that their sound was perfectly balanced and completely harmonious. As you read on thepackaging: "Sound engineers rave about cables CI-230, and audiophiles call them the best cables, any heard so far." It isa kind of hyperbole, but most likely the Japanese designers have hard evidence to be proud of your product, what you
should and falls not otherwise see as empirically. So it's time to start listening.

Listening experience
To intensify listening experience mainly used the test interconnect system connecting the headset as a guide source withheadphone amplifiers. Mostly it was DACs M2Tech Young DAC (plus power supply battery M2Tech Palmer PowerStation) and Rega Saturn-R on the one hand and amplifiers Ming Da MC66-AE, iFi iCAN, Taga HTA-700B Harmony andMusical Fidelity X-Can v .3 - on the other. Headphones are Audeze LCD-X and HiFiMAN HE-400. Only sometimes I
connected interconnects for large audio system - only for the purposes of this test.

The first time I listened to ducts Harmonix their own listening system - before I repeatedly get acquainted with their soundin a variety of salons and audio with friends audiophiles. That's why I was curious as CI-230 Mark-II resound in their own
home. The sound turned out to be surprisingly smooth and harmonious, not exposing any of the bands. The sound wasjuicy and firm, with excellent speed and drive'm. Cables provide a complete and reliable sound right proportions and sizesof instruments and human voices. The message was on the lightly insulated side of the sound, which favored thedisclosure of emotions contained in the recordings, but also energy and power, as the details and subtleties were given
extra weight and dimension that allowed them to actually exist. Importantly, the cables do not in any way interfere with thelistening space - it does not expand, but not narrow. Do not add depth, not shallow scene. They are optimal in this regard.
Jedak feature that most falls I liked, is that it does not sharpen Japanese interconnects sound, not pushing forward
artifacts recordings, know how to find the right balance between authenticity of the sound, and his beautiful musicality.
This characteristic is typical of a very advanced conductors and cables described Harmonix, despite the fact that thecheapest offer in the company, is undoubtedly predispose to a higher level of hi-fi.
Conclusion
Harmonix interconnects CI-230 Mark-II are made securely and accurately - almost the jubilersku. They offer excellent
sound: clean and musical - rich and accurate. Deliciously harmonious. For middle-class audio systems fit like a glove,and the headsets are ideal. Complete recommendation. Price in Poland - 1 529 zł for version 0.75 m.