Dan Clark Audio Corina Electrostatic Headphone Cable
Elevate Corina’s effortlessness with a purpose-built, ultra‑supple electrostatic cable
Flat electrostatic ribbons can kink, thump against your shirt, and inject distractions into quiet passages. Dan Clark Audio’s Corina Electrostatic Headphone Cable swaps the stiff ribbon for a round, low‑capacitance design that’s feather‑flexible and remarkably non‑microphonic. It keeps your focus on the music—deep black backgrounds, precise transients, and the natural, unforced clarity Corina is known for.
Why Audiophiles Choose This Product
- Primary Benefit: Preserves Corina’s electrostatic speed and spaciousness with a low‑capacitance cable architecture that minimizes smear and keeps backgrounds quiet. The 2 m cable used with Corina measures about 135 pF—exceptionally low for easy, transparent listening.
- Technical Benefit: Custom silver‑plated conductors and a machined Teflon 5‑pin amplifier plug with gold‑plated OFC pins ensure a precise, durable interface to your energizer, built to the proven STAX‑style “Pro bias” standard.
- Practical Benefit: Round, lightweight, and highly flexible with very low self‑noise (virtually non‑microphonic), so it drapes naturally and stays out of the way during long sessions.
- Compatibility Benefit: Headphone side is purpose‑made for Dan Clark Audio’s electrostatic headphones (Corina and Voce); amplifier side terminates in the standard 5‑pin, 580 V Pro‑bias plug for use with compatible electrostatic amps/energizers. Not for 6‑pin “normal bias.”
- Unique Benefit: Owner‑replaceable in minutes—choose 2 m, 3 m, or 5 m lengths now or swap later, so your system fit evolves with your listening room.
What’s Included
- Main Product: Dan Clark Audio Corina Electrostatic Headphone Cable (length as selected: 2 m, 3 m, or 5 m).
- Primary Accessory: Integrated STAX‑style 5‑pin “Pro bias” amplifier plug with machined Teflon body and gold‑plated OFC pins.
- Secondary Items: No adapters included (the cable is purpose‑terminated).
- Documentation: Manufacturer support resources available online; cable is owner‑replaceable on Corina/Voce headphones.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Wired electrostatic headphone cable | Round, flexible, low‑microphonic design. |
| Length Options | 2 m / 3 m / 5 m | Choose ideal reach for your rack or listening chair; user‑swappable later. |
| Conductor | Silver‑plated copper | Selected for low resistance and clean transient delivery. |
| Capacitance (2 m) | Approximately 135 pF | Contributes to fast, transparent presentation. |
| Amplifier Connector | STAX‑style 5‑pin, 580 V “Pro bias” | Machined Teflon body; gold‑plated OFC pins. |
| Headphone Interface | DCA Corina/Voce specific | Secure, owner‑replaceable connection using the headphone’s mounting system. |
| Geometry | Round jacket | Easier routing vs. flat ribbons; reduced handling noise. |
| Microphonics | Very low | Designed to minimize self‑noise during movement. |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer | Lightweight feel reduces cable drag. |
Professional Recognition
- Reviews: TechPowerUp noted the Corina cable is “not microphonic and simple to route/shape as needed,” highlighting its practical, listening‑room advantages over typical flat ribbons.
- Compatibility Clarity: Retailers like Crutchfield specify the machined Teflon 5‑pin Pro‑bias plug and STAX‑style compatibility, reinforcing transparent, standards‑based integration with your energizer.
- Heritage: Dan Clark Audio has long pushed user‑friendly, acoustically rigorous solutions—here, replacing traditional ribbon e‑stat cables with a custom, low‑noise round design developed for its electrostatic flagships.
- Engineering Detail: Multiple pro outlets list the Corina system’s low ~135 pF (2 m) capacitance with this cable—a spec that correlates with quick settling and clean treble.
The Bottom Line
If you want Corina’s unmistakable electrostatic refinement without the handling hassles of a flat ribbon, this purpose‑built cable completes the system. Its round, low‑capacitance architecture, premium STAX‑style 5‑pin plug, and owner‑replaceable design deliver ease of use and confidence—so every listening session feels as effortless as it sounds. Verified materials, proven compatibility, and real‑world flexibility make it the right cable to keep Corina performing at its peak for years to come.
Notes and guidance for buyers
- Compatibility: Headphone side mates with Dan Clark Audio Corina and Voce only; amplifier side is the standard 5‑pin Pro‑bias (580 V) used by compatible electrostatic amps/energizers. Do not use with 6‑pin “normal bias” outputs.
- Length Choice: 2 m suits most headphone rigs; 3 m or 5 m provide extra reach for racks or larger rooms. Cables can be swapped later, thanks to the user‑serviceable design.
- Handling: The round, supple jacket minimizes kinks and clothing noise—ideal for quiet passages, nearfield work, and late‑night listening.
















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