Color Correction on a iMac 27"

I have a 27" iMac running Final Cut Studio 7, with a 30" Sony Bravia TV connected as an additional monitor. What is the best way to observe clips for color correction? I output to BluRay and the web? I am told that in/out devices such a Matrox MXO2 are not iMac compatible .
Thanks and Happy Holidays
Kent

The original Matrox MXO is your only option.
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