connecting macbook to 5.1 receiver?

[tkepongo]

is there a way to connect my mb and get full 5.1 surround sound?

 

[philgilder]

yes - as long as the speakers have optical input, as the headphone socket can also output optical digital (and therefore 5.1) audio

 

[Twohothardware]

You will need to purchase a mini toslink dongle to connect your 5.1 receiver to the digital out headphone jack on the MBP.