What cables do I need to hook up iMac i7 to digital audio receiver.

Just bought a new iMac Quad i7 and expect delivery in two weeks. I would like to hook it up to my audio receiver so I can watch DVDs with full 5.1 Digital Surround. The receiver has optical/digital inputs.
The guys at the Apple store seemed clueless.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.

Hello artandink
You will need a 3.5mm Toslink Adapter or a Toslink cable with a 3.5mm end to plug into the iMac's Audio Output Port.
The Toslink cable from the Apple Store has a 3.5mm Adapter to Toslink included:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TL955LL/A
The one from OWC already has a 3.5mm on one end for the iMac's:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/CBLAOPTMT/
Some do not and you'll have to order the 3.5mm Adapter separately:
http://www.optimization-world.com/products/catid/14.html
Dennis

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