My digital is not high end, just occasionally streaming PC audio, but still: it is so easy to try alternate stuff, keep something, return the other, don’t let written opinions (even measurements) get in the way of reality, if you cannot hear any difference .......
I have a basic Topping DAC in my office.
To reach from my computer (horizontal workstation on a shelf) at my left side to the system in front of me:
I needed either
a. usb extension cable to get to the DAC placed with the equipment
b. keep dac near computer, use longer rca out of dac
I ordered both from Amazon, free returns, you just drop stuff off unpackaged at Staples these days.
tried short usb, long rca
I tried usb/usb extender, short rca out of dac, worked, sounds great
I also got a short one, to transfer a rear usb 3.0 port to the front to use a usb 3.0 card reader
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077N4GN1T?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1
Everything is relative, signal/power: think about the very long runs of ethernet cables feeding incredible noise free bandwidth in office spaces, and the miles of transmission/switches ... it all goes thru to get to your office building or home.