5.1 recording via optical input?

I understand that the Mini has both optical inputs and outputs for sound, facilitating a 5.1 bitstream surround sound -- at least for the output. With the proper software, can't it also play-through and record a 5.1 bitstream through the input?
I'm mostly interested in recording the 5.1 audio output from my Xbox 360 and PS3.

I too would be very interested in recording 5.1 gameplay from xbox360.
I've tried connecting the optical from my digital TV, and hear loud "digital noise" which I assume is the AC3 bitstream before being decoded.
Anyone know of a way to decode this?

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