I own the Poiema USB cable and a buddy has the Alethias USB and we both have the Musicstream USB DAC from Ultra Fi and a Mac Mini . Both cables are great it is a super combo with the Ultra Fi DAC and Mac Mini , I have no need to look at other cables Robert's cables just let the music flow with a ease I never had with any other cables I no longer think about cables just enjoy the music. The Ultra Fi USB DAC is the finest DAC I have ever used again now I just play music and enjoy it a lot more. All the cables I use are Ridge Street Audio either Poiema or Alethias through out My system no need to look at other cables Robert is the Man. Marc