5.1 Surround Sound monitoring audio interface suggestions

I will be editing some live theatricals for Blue Ray, and want to use 5.1 Surround Sound tracks edited in Sound Track Pro. But I need an Audio Interface to be able to monitor the 6 channels of output in the editing, before I burn the Blu Rays. Does anyone have a manufacturer / model recommendation for an audio interface that will allow me to monitor this surround sound mix on my Mac?
I have speakers, and will need to get an amp, or will one of the Bose systems connect with this inrerface? And I don't need multi-channel input as much as output. I'm a newbie - your advice would be much appreciated.

I use the Focusrite Sapphire for 5.1 surround editing in Soundtrack Pro. Works very well. Very simple to set up and use. Good interface software and they keep updates posted on their website.
For monitors I use the M-Audio LX4's. You can buy them in a surround package with powered woofer. They are small but are good quality. Not sure if they are still made as I got mine a few years ago.
Good luck.
This set up gives me realtime monitoring from SP.

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