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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 5585496538 ends on 16.12.2026 at 10:34 o'clock.
A strong deal: at €1,275, this sits just below the €1,292 median and under the €1,272 25th-percentile benchmark only by a whisker, making it keenly priced rather than merely fair. It is comfortably below the €1,337 upper-quartile level, so there is no obvious overpricing here.
The Melto1 is a capable MM/MC valve phono stage, particularly attractive for its unusually broad loading flexibility: adjustable MC impedance, MM capacitance, and 41/66 dB MM/MC gain. Its four matched dual triodes, quiet presentation, rich tonal colour, and strong retrieval of texture make it a persuasive partner for serious vinyl systems. At this money, assuming the valves are healthy and the power supply and RCA connections are sound, it looks like a worthwhile buy rather than a listing needing much negotiation.
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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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