Connecting an external audio system to a MacBook Pro...

I have a Boston Acoustics digital audio system that works fine connected to the audio card on my Windows XP system. I would like to connect it to my MacBook Pro. How can I do this?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks!

You're a little light on details there...
For example, are you trying to replace the Windows machine with the Mac (i.e. use the same inputs on the Boston Acoustics system), or are you trying to add the Mac in addition (i.e. use a new set of inputs).
Either way you need to look at what inputs you have available - e.g. RCA, toslink, SPDI/F, etc. - that will tell you what you need on the audio system side and you can then find the right option from the Mac.
The simplest option that most people use is just to use a simple audio cable from the headphone jack on the MacBook Pro and plug that into the audio inputs on the receiver. This is simple, adequate for most purposes, but it takes all the audio (including things like system audio) and disables the internal speakers.
For a step up in quality, the MacBook Pro has a digital audio output as well (built into the headphone socket) for which you'll need a special cable (search the Apple Store for the AirPort Express Stereo Connection kit).
If neither of those options fit then there are numerous USB and FireWire audio interfaces that can provide any number of outputs. Which one's right for you, though, depends on those inputs on the receiver.

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