RidgeStreetAudio Poiema 3 IC'S?

When you have so many good things to say about a product, it becomes difficult to decide where to begin. I first purchased a used pair of Poiema!! xlr interconnects because of the good things I'd heard about RSA products. I enjoyed them so much that I purchased a 1 meter Poiema !!! digital cable, a 1 meter pair of Poiema !!! xlr's (both new) and 1 used Zder block.
Every time a new cable has been installed it has resulted in a substantial improvement. I was previously using Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval ic's and MIT terminator 3 digital cable. Trying to describe the change in performance sounds cliche, but there is improvement across the board. Everything now sounds more musically correct with incredible detail, very smooth frequency response, properly sized instruments, amazing imaging and soundstaging, and proper tonal balance. The cables sound incredibly fast without any harshness and have great pace, rhythm and timing.
I can go on and on about the sound but how do they make me respond to my system? Prior to installing the cables in my system I listened once or twice a week. With the Poiema!!! cables installed I listen twice a day and have trouble dragging myself away to do other things. My system is now much more enjoyable to listen to and that is what it is all about.
I like these cables so much, I have also ordered a Poiema !!! signature power cord. I will post my thoughts on it after I've had time to listen for a while. I plan to go through my entire system with RSA products as funds permit. I can also agree with all other posts that Richard is one of the friendliest people you will ever deal with on Audiogon. Try his products, you will be glad you did!

John,
I knew that his name is Robert, I guess I should have proof read better (his last name does not have an e in it either). I have taken up quite a bit of his time, with which he is extremely generous. I had just got off the phone with my sister and we were talking about her husband Richard. For some reason, I had that locked in my head. For that Robert, I apologize.
I will let you know the results after I get the cord. It is a couple of weeks away right now. ROBERT's philosophy on power delivery is very interesting and makes alot of sense. If the Poiema signature power cord is like everything else of his that I own, I am sure I will be satisfied. To paraphrase ROBERT from one of our phone conversations, "anticipation is half the fun of upgrading". I whole heartedly agree.

I promised a follow up once I got the Poiema!!! Signature power cord and it came in over the weekend. I used it to replace a PS Audio Extreme Statement and the difference is not subtle. I hate trying to describe this type of thing in audiophile terms so I will just say that the music sounds MUCH MORE like music and less like electronics. Every cable I've bought from Robert does this same thing but none of them as much so as the P3 Sig power cable. One is really drawn into the recording with these cables. It is really difficult to imagine these cables not sounding very good to stellar regardless of the system they are installed in. They tell it like it is; nothing more, nothing less.
To respond to John's question about the Z-der block after my last post, it really works quite well. Robert's theory on power delivery is to correct the power factor of the electricity coming from your wall outlet. Power factor is the delay between the voltage and current of the supplied AC. The Z-der block and all of his power cords are designed to reclock the voltage/ current relationship. Put a Z-der block in series with the P3 Sig power cord and it takes it to another level. It also works well with other power cords.
I talked with Robert today and I am about 90% sure that I am going to buy a pair of his Alethias power cords for my power amps. Every thing he has said about his products has been right on the mark. My system has never sounded so good and I am looking forward to it sounding even better. If I do purchase the Alethias cords I will post the results on a new thread.

Hi John,
I tried the Z-der block at multiple points in my system. It made a difference no matter where I put it. I only have one so when I used it for my amps, I actually put it on the inlet to my conditioner for the amps (PS Audio UPC-200). In my system I liked it best either there or in series with the Poiema 3 sig power cord which is on my Denon 3910 dvd player.
There is also a thread on Audiogon about the Z-der block where several users comment on its usefullness. I initially found the thread thru the RSA website under the accessories category. there is a link there that takes you to the thread. Hope this helps.
Happy listening, Cris.