This 30 watt mono amplifier was intended for use with McIntosh's C-8, C-4, C104, or C-108 preamplifiers and was accordingly fitted with an octal socket which supplied power to these units. It could, however be used with other independently powered control units.

Frequency response was 20-30kHz (±0.1dB) and distortion quite low at 0.5%. Two 6BG6/1614 output tubes gave 30 watts continuous power.

The original A-116 was replaced by the A-116B in 1954 which was more commonly known as the MC-30.

Finished in a gray hammertone chassis, the A116 retailed for $143.50 (Radio Shack, 1955). Today expect to pay at least $500 for a clean but untested example, up to $900 for one in excellent working condition.

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