I just don't understand how, in 2021, the concept of digital still confuses people.
Given
1. Digitized music is data
2. A functional USB chord transfers data perfectly
Therefore
3. All functional USB chords transfer digitized music perfectly
Done. Nothing else to worry about. Anybody trying to complicate it beyond this is trying to sell you something.
(This isn't directed at the OP, its just frustration at yet another article that preys on folks not understanding the fundamental concept of digital.)