Apple Pro Speakers with Mac Pro?

Just received a new *Mac Pro* at the office, and disappointed to learn that, apparently, the *Mac Pro speakers* I've been using with the previous Power Mac G4 (FW800) are incompatible.
The Mac Pro's audio out looks like a standard mini-out, while the speakers have what I believe are "Apple mini-jacks."
Is this correct? Is there an adapter available?

You need the iFire adapter, but you won't like the price
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