Marten Parker Quintet and the Marten Parker Trio Diamond version...if you could choose ?

I don't trust my listening ability until I get something at home. 

I think it was 2018. Carolyn and George Counnas were demonstrating their Zesto Phono, Line and Amplifiers sourced by a Merrill and Williams R.E.A.L. 101.3 / Triplanar turntable with an all Cardas Beyond loom to the Marten Parker Trio's in one of the smaller hotel rooms.

Maybe it was play selections and / or their ability to setup, that system could really jump in that space. 

The next year I think they demonstrated the same components driving the smaller Joseph Audio Perspective which seemed to provide very similar jump and elegant presentation. 

Size may matter but I really enjoyed those demos. All the best with your search. 

I am the OP of this thread and I ended up buying Verity Audio's new Arindal speakers.I did not go with the Marten Line large in part due to the total lack of interest from the US Importer ; Vanna LTD who never returned my phone calls inquiring on their product line. I finally was able to locate a US Dealer who is located in Chicago and was met with total arrogance by the owner when I inquired about this line of speakers. I refuse to do business with that type of dealer and him in particular who I felt I was doing him a favor by buying the speakers from him........total jerk. During this time I came into contact with a gentleman who was selling a pair of mint Marten Mingus Diamonds at a very competitive [price compared to the new Marten's I was looking at. I did not buy them for the fear which could be viewed as self proclaimed that if there was ever a need for any repair or if I had any issues with the speakers, that I would not have any support here in the US from anybody. That was a definite concern of mine. Too bad as they are a good speaker with the right equipment. FWIW ; I worked with Paul Manos who is the US Distributor for Verity and was nothing short of professional, courteous and returned as well as initiated multiple phone conversations during the purchase. So look into Verity if you are looking at this type of speaker. Stay well and safe all.....             

garebear

Thank You for the follow up and sharing your Marten experience. Your example is becoming more and more commonplace with these Distributor(s) and Dealers/Retailers. Nice move purchasing Verity Audio.

I would have done the same, plus "call out" those guys around Marten.

Back in December I had a similar experience with Audio Limits, NV. regarding Hemingway Audio cables. I am glad that Hemingway moved on to a new Distributor and Dealer Retailer -Highend By Oz in CT.

Addendum: I would certainly inform Marten by email or phone expressing your Experience.

Happy Listening!

I had enquired about the Marten Parker Duo's many months back but never heard back from anyone.....this after 4 or 5 emails. How do these companies stay in business? 

@garebear I’ve never bought any thing from Paul Manos, but he helped me sell a pair of speakers by providing, free, a pair of jumpers i had lost.  Stand up guy.