Any USB cable that (really) meets the USB spec. and makes a good connection will be as good as any other. It should cost a lot less than $100. Your friend is smart.
Now, if there is an issue with noise (perhaps causing jitter) you will want to do some isolation, but that is not the cable.
There is a thing called the Iso Regen that costs a bit over $300 you can google. It's claims are not well-supported by listening tests or electronic measurements (it is a new device I think) BUT you can try it for 30 days and then return it.
Now, if there is an issue with noise (perhaps causing jitter) you will want to do some isolation, but that is not the cable.
There is a thing called the Iso Regen that costs a bit over $300 you can google. It's claims are not well-supported by listening tests or electronic measurements (it is a new device I think) BUT you can try it for 30 days and then return it.