The Absolute Sound "review" of USB cable reads suspiciously like a press releaste

Come on...its a Nordhost product.  Starting out it is well made, over priced and of questionable efficacy.   A poor value even if it does make a difference.

I would buy a very reasonably priced USB cable from Monoprice or other legitimate dealer.  Makes no sense to pay a premium for Nordhost cables when there has never been a  verified test where anyone was able to tell the difference.  Every serious, well known A/V organization will tell you that moderately priced digital (USB, HDMI, Ethernet) cables are all you need for 100% audio and video throughput and quality. 

Don't  be a dummy; spend your money like you have a clue.  And don't be fooled by the pseudo-high tech babble you read here made up by self proclaimed pseudo-audio experts.  That they buy these high priced trinkets says all you need to know about their qualifications.

Just for the record, you have about 16,000 more "blah, blah, blahs" than I.  Perhaps I have a life beyond Audiogon?

My "broad pronouncement" represents my opinion, based, over the years, on many disappointments.  Recently replaced the Kimber Kables to my main speakers because they were not long enough in our new home.  Spent about (oh, my god) $35.00 with Monoprice.  Result: the new cables reach, look good (what you can see of them) and no noticible difference in SQ.  As expected.