@melm I thought it should work, since it is differential signaling (receiver detects the difference between +data and -data lines. Receiver ignores any common mode (including GND reference). Many people lifted GND (cut GND wire) and reported improvement in sound, but it might not work if system uses Single-Ended signal for handshaking. Easy to try with cheap plain cable. I will read more.
USB cables made no difference in some systems and huge difference in others. It can be attributed to the type of the DAC. When DAC is synchronous cable can affect timing, but with asynchronous DAC timing is not involved. Better shielding plays role, but very expensive cable doesn't have to be better - try before you buy.