Digital Speakers for my Imac 20"

Hi,
My 20" iMac Intel Core 2 Duo comes with a s/p dif (digital) audio input/output, and i'm looking at all speakers sold by apple on their web site - NONE OF THEM ARE DIGITAL SPEAKERS, the usual input is standard stereo pin.
I'm looking for some good speakers for my iMac which make use of the digital output provided.
Please advice
Sajid

ya digital speakers are cool! i have some boston acoustics 2.1 speakers that sound sweet. if you dont plug them into a digital 1/4" mini jack no sound comes out. lol gotta luv digital speakers eh? good point man!
Yes, and they connect to a
"Amplifier: Ultra-linear, high-capacity analog"
so what's the point?
Regards
TD

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