I replaced an Audio Research LS25B and a Levinson 330 with the 9200 and the 9200 was an unbelievable step up. Much more transparent, better soundstage, etc. Also the phono is excellent. I have always been 'anti' integrateds, but this unit is amazaing. Don't really know how the Kiwis do it. Haven't heard the Mac, so you'll want to listen to both and draw your own conclusion
