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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 9910365951 ends on 16.11.2026 at 09:26 o'clock.
At €1,275, this sits essentially on the market median of €1,280 and just above the €1,247 25th percentile, so it reads as a fair, buyable price rather than a steal or an overreach. For a Lab 12 tube phono stage, that’s solid territory: you’re paying normal used-market money for a respected, enthusiast-grade piece.
What makes it appealing is the usual Lab 12 draw: a musical, full-bodied presentation with enough refinement to suit serious vinyl systems, plus the tube-rolling upside that can fine-tune the sound to taste. “Good” condition at this price is the right place to be if the unit is complete and functioning quietly; just confirm tube health, original accessories, and that there’s no hum or channel imbalance.
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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