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Offered is „Lab 12 melto 2“ by LAB12 as second-hand device from the category „Phono Amplifier“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 7933929693 ends on 20.12.2026 at 16:26 o'clock.
This is an ambitious ask. At €2,000, it sits well above the recent comparable market: the median is €1,294, with the 75th percentile at €1,421. Unless this example is unusually pristine, complete, or comes with meaningful warranty coverage, the premium is difficult to justify for a used Melto2.
It is nevertheless a serious phono stage: a versatile all-tube design with adjustable MM/MC gain, loading and capacitance, three EQ curves, remote control, OLED display, and both RCA and XLR outputs. It is well regarded for detail, dynamics, and configurability, making it especially attractive for a multi-cartridge setup. At this price, insist on the remote, correct tube complement, quiet operation, and strong cosmetic condition; otherwise, a realistic target is closer to the €1,294–€1,421 range.
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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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