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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 9755603265 ends on 17.11.2026 at 08:22 o'clock.
At €1,275, this sits essentially at the market’s center and looks like a fair buy rather than a bargain or an overpriced ask. It is just below the €1,282 median and comfortably above the €1,261 25th percentile, so the price is sensible for a clean used example.
That makes it interesting for the usual reasons this piece is sought after: a respected tube phono stage with the kind of organic, dimensional presentation people chase in vinyl systems. At this level, the upside is in condition, tube health, and completeness of the package rather than in pure price arbitrage, so a well-kept unit with original boxes, manuals, and quiet operation is the real attraction.
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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