Hand built tube amps, NOS DACS, and phono stages with RIAA curves. These are a few of my favorite things.
From Lab 12:
Lab12 is a state-of-the-art high end manufacturer founded in 2012 by Stratos Vichos, an electronic engineer with expertise in audio designing for over 20 years and a deeply progressive vision for our beloved industry.
Years of passionate experiments, explorations and R & D transformed Lab12 from a one-man operation at a little lab on the 12th of the street to a fast growing venture. However, what is at the heart of all the products we produce, is that they hold on to our core belief that the emotional impact and an engaging musical performance are the most important factors when we listen to a piece of music.
I hold on to that core belief as well.
Lab 12’s product line includes integrated and power amplifiers, passive and active preamplifiers, DACs, phono stages, and power products.
A full suite.
Here’s the press release:
Lab 12 Appoints MoFi Distribution as Its Exclusive U.S. Distributor
North Las Vegas, NV — 10/21/2025 — MoFi Distribution has been appointed the exclusive U.S. distributor for Lab 12, the Athens-based audio manufacturer offering a refreshing vision of well-thought-out components — equally rewarding for those discovering tubes for the first time or for seasoned enthusiasts seeking something honest and enduring.
Founded by Stratos Vichos in 2012, Lab 12 was created to manufacture tube gear that doesn’t need to be temperamental, exclusive, or mystical to sound extraordinary. Every amplifier, DAC, and phono stage is hand-built in Greece — not by monks or shrouded in legend, but by a small team of engineers who believe performance should come from robust design and craftsmanship.
Lab 12 occupies a unique place in high-end audio. The brand bridges the gap between classic valve naturalness and contemporary resolution — creating products that invite people to enjoy music rather than obsess over gear. Its range includes integrated and power amplifiers, passive and active preamplifiers, DACs, phono stages, and power products, all unified by a consistent design language and a clear sonic identity.
“Lab 12 reminds people why they got into hi-fi in the first place,” said Jonathan Derda of MoFi Distribution. “It’s about music that feels alive and equipment you want to live with long-term.”
By pairing Lab 12’s authentic design philosophy with MoFi Distribution’s established dealer network, the partnership creates a meaningful alternative in the American market.
For more information visit mofidistribution.com and lab12.gr