Audience Au24 vs. Ridge Street Audio?

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.

I have the opposite view since I went from the AU 24 to the Poeima's . Both Cables offer fine resolution, I just felt in my system the midrange a little recessed on the AU 24's . It could be a matter of personal taste. Danlib where were you using the RS XLR becuase I took a look at your system {very nice ! } and correct me If Im wrong , but I though I read somewhere the Sony SCD-1 , even though it has XLR outputs, is not fully balanced. The RS XLR in my system {Classe } is fantastic. Anyway I have great respect for both companies as they are both innovative in their design.

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.