Audio set-up (speakers, etc.)

Hi.
I have crossed over from the PC side and still getting to know the system. My question is this: I had a Creative speakers system on my PC that I used for editing. it was a standard plug into the speaker jack. The Mac won't recognize it and Apple care says it is not compatible. Not sure I understand why since it is a basic line in plug. So...I spend some good money on this and the sound is superb. Is there any way (adapter, etc.) I can use ?? I can probably find a way to run it through my firewire deck using RCA but my deck is not on all the time and I will use the Mac for selecting music, reviewing compressed videos, dvds, etc. and don't want to fire up the deck every time i need to hear audio. Any suggestions would be very helpful.
thanks

Integral to the editing process is the ability to properly monitor your work, WHILE you're working - both audio and video. To accomplish that, you should use a properly calibrated external TV monitor and speakers**. Do NOT use speakers that are connected directly to your Mac.
If you're working with DV/DVCam/DVCPro (or any DV25 format), connect a qualified DV device (camcorder, VTR or converter) to your Mac via Firewire. Connect the analog outputs of the DV converter to your external TV monitor and speakers.
For speakers, most editors use nearfield monitors - speakers that are designed for recording and editing work so they don't artificially 'color' the sound. But in a pinch you can simply use the speakers built-in to the TV.
-DH
** = if you're editing content solely for CD-ROM or web delivery, using the computer speakers and monitor will suffice.

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The red-lite is off when my issue is happening.
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