Mac mini connect to DVD surround sound?

[marknicholls]

I have just ordered my mac mini 🙂

Is it possible for me to atattch my current surround sound kit to it? so i can use it as a DVD player? also, what cables will i need to attatch it to my TV?

Many Thanks

 

[jeremy.king]

This should cover the audio.

http://www.monstercable.com/MP3/productPageMP3.asp?pin=2300&LastPage=Monster iPod - For the Home

The video will be based on what inputs you have on your television.

 

[Peyote]

I have just ordered my mac mini 🙂

Is it possible for me to atattch my current surround sound kit to it? so i can use it as a DVD player? also, what cables will i need to attatch it to my TV?

Many Thanks

You will actually need a device that connects from your USB or FW port to your stereo via whatever connection you use anyway. I.E. a FW or USB to optical Cox, etc converter.

just figure out what surround sound connection you use on your stereo, and google for a Firewire to whatever-you-have converter that works with OSX.

M-Audio makes a couple of products, but I havne't heard the greatest reviews about them.

For your TV, it depends entirely on your TV connection. There are DVI to Component adapters such as this one:

http://www.trianglecables.com/dvi-hdtv200.html


It depends entirely on your setup, and without much information, it's hard to make a recommendation.