Quote Originally Posted by Figlet108 View Post
Great post Barry! Easily the most constructive on this thread.

So, given that I am poised to repair said cable, what can I do to fix them properly once and for all so that they don't break again?
I am open to any connector and process that I can carry out at home.

Thanks!
Well, apart from dispensing with the Profi connectors altogether, and fitting something like those shown in Alan's photo (post 130), all you can do is to assure the inner conductor is not damaged when you cut back both the copper outer and the dielectric. You will have to be very, very careful.

If you can manage it, I suggest you cut back the outer allowing say 5mm of dielectric to remain, then trim the dielectric using wire strippers which can have the depth of cut set to 0.5mm. Strip the dielectric back 2mm, exposing 2mm of inner conductor for the connection to the body of the connector. For the conductor that connects to the pin of the connector, I suggest 11mm of exposed dielectric, trimmed back to 9mm.

When you fit the strain relief collet and the outer barrel of the Profi plug, try to tighten them as hard as you can. It won't be foolproof and you will still have to handle the cables carefully. Ironically the Neutrik Profi plug when mated with a phono socket, grips the socket like there's no tomorrow, so when de-mating you will have to be extraordinarily careful!

Good Luck!