5.1 audio from iMac using a mini toslink adapter?

Can I get 5.1 audio from mid 2011 27" iMac (ultra build I think it was called) using a 'mini Toslink adapter'? If so does OS X Yosemite (10.10.1) decode Dolby Digital and/or DTS in iTunes12 ? I've had this computer since its release and always wondered. Today I bought a mini Toslink adapter, fingers crossed I guess. I have a Logitech Z-5500 kicking around, to get 5.1 I need to either hook up optical (Toslink), coaxial, or 6ch 3.5mm x 3.
anyone else doing this?

Greetings Napes30,
Thanks for contributing to the Apple Support Communities.
It looks like you have some questions about outputting surround sound from your iMac with iTunes 12.
Your iMac does support optical audio output, as mentioned in the tech specs:
iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011) - Technical Specifications
Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
You should also be able to connect the Mac to your receiver using your mini-Toslink adapter, as you may have already found out!
This information and more about using digital surround sound with iTunes can be found here:
Set up iTunes and your DVD Player for digital surround sound - Apple Support
A TOSLINK (optical digital audio) cable with a mini-TOSLINK connector or mini-TOSLINK adapter to connect to a 3.5 mm optical digital audio jack
All the best,
Jeremy

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