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Offered is „Melto 1 Röhren Phonovorverstärker“ by LAB12 from the category „Phono Amplifier“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 7887212321 ends on 14.11.2026 at 14:38 o'clock.
This is a buyer’s market for this piece right now: at €1,275, the asking price lands below the €1,413 median and under the €1,722 75th percentile, so it reads as a solid buy rather than an ambitious ask. It’s not quite a screaming bargain versus the €1,213 lower quartile, but it is comfortably on the good-value side of the market.
That matters because this is the sort of tube phono stage enthusiasts chase for its musical, tactile presentation and strong analog credibility. If the unit is genuinely clean and fully working, that low-risk, mid-pack pricing makes it especially appealing. The main upside here is simply getting into a respected tube phono preamp at a sensible number; just confirm normal tube wear items, channel balance, and that any accessories or original packaging are included if they matter to you.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Lab 12 is a Greek hi-fi brand founded in 2012 by Stratos Vichos in Athens, with a clear identity built around handmade tube electronics. The company was established to make valve gear feel more usable and less precious than the old stereotype of temperamental, obscure tube audio.
Its core product focus is tube amplification: integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, preamps, phono stages, and DACs. Available coverage and dealer listings point to a catalogue centered on models like the Integre4, Mighty, and DAC1 Reference, which reinforces that Lab 12 is primarily an electronics brand rather than one spanning speakers, turntables, headphones, or cables.
In the market, Lab 12 sits in the high-end niche boutique segment. It is known for artisanal construction, valve-based designs, and a slightly adventurous engineering identity that appeals to experienced listeners who want something distinctive rather than mainstream. It is not a mass-market brand, and its reputation is strongest among enthusiasts looking for serious, characterful tube hi-fi with a European boutique pedigree.
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