Well, already, cables toslink beyond 15m, it is not highly recommended ... I ordered two cables, have handled the same way, and both worked. Then I had to redo a small handling on both (roughly offset some cables, disconnect and reconnect at a distance of 30 cm from the original connection). The result: one of the cables do not allow the passage of the audio signal. While purchasing, the price was great (10 to 20m). The last time I went on this page, the price had doubled. I see an interest: Posed with the utmost rigor, they go in near full chutes. But the risk of failure because of the manipulation remains wide. Since I moved on sheathed cables much thicker, and better supporting the manipulations.
If you're still tempted, do not forget to remove small bits of protection!