Audience Au24 vs. Ridge Street Audio?


Looking for upgrading possibilities from my current LAT International line, audiogoners advised me to look into Audience AU24 cables and Ridge Street Audio Poiema cables. Anyone compared the two? Another recommendation was for Virtual Image Piledriver 18 ICs. Any comment here as well?
hassel

Showing 2 responses by danlib1

I've compared the 2 side by side for many hours.
In my system, the Poiema was an outstanding performer. The Audience AU-24, however, was a little better in the following areas:

A. Transparency- a slightly deeper view into the soundstage.
B. Realism- can't quite describe it...the AU-24's just give me that "I'm there" feeling.
C. Smooth yet detailed- The AU-24's were better in this regard.

Of course, before the Poeima guys lambast me, let me state again that it's a wonderful cable...I just found the AU-24 a better fit for me and my ears.

If you buy the Poiemas, I recommend the single ended...I found them better than the balanced pair I tried.
Darrylhifi-

I agree on your assessment of both companies. I tried the Poiema balanced between the SCD-1 and Sim P-5, between the ECD-1 DAC and the P-5, and between the P-5 and the Pass X-250 amp. Again, I just liked the single-ended version better in my system.