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Lab12 Melto2 Phono Preamplifier
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Lab12 Melto2 Phono Preamplifier

USD$3,050 AUD$4,250
Condition
Like new
RRP
AUD$6,600 (64% of RRP)
Warranty
Full warranty
Location
AU
Seller
cafe67
Source
StereoNET
Posted
3 May 2026
Last seen
18h ago

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Seller's Description

I bought this in march this year, to compare against my existing Primare R35 phono stage.The sound of Melto2 is very neutral and very detailed, but with my AT Art20 cartridge/technics sl1210gae turntable which are also very neutral and detailed into my Hegel H590 which leans towards neutral and d...

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About Lab 12

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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