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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 2856096312 ends on 18.11.2026 at 10:02 o'clock.
At €1,275, this sits right on the 25th percentile and just under the €1,282 median for recent EUR listings, so it reads as a fair-to-good buy rather than a bargain. For a tube phono stage of this caliber, that’s a sensible asking price if the unit is clean, fully working, and ready to plug in.
Lab 12’s phono stages are well liked for their musical, open presentation and strong vinyl-friendly dynamics, so the real appeal here is getting that character at the low end of the going range. If the listing includes the right power supply, original packing, and no noisy-tube or channel-balance issues, this is the kind of used purchase that makes sense for someone wanting a serious step-up without paying top-of-market.
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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