How Can I play iTunes on my HDTV without Apple TV?

I am looking for an affordable method of playing iTunes on my big screen HDTV. In other words, I just want to mirror whatever is on my iMac screen on my HDTV. So I want ALL the iTunes features like the visualizer, randomizer, etc. to work without a hitch. Some people were saying they can't get the visualizer to work smoothly. And of course I want quality audio so I can utilize the soundbar on my TV to play MP3s.
I do not own an Apple TV device but I own a Google TV device called the Vizio Co-Star.
I was not able to find a Google app to simply mirror what's on my iMac onto my TV screen.
I reseached and found that there are two apps I can purchase - AirParrot and Reflector. Is this the best way of achieving what I want to do? Do I purchase both of them on my mac or do I need to purchase one of these and install on my Vizio Co-Star?
Is there a better or simpler method? I'm up for suggestions.
Thank you!
Steve
Message was edited by: Steve Wiskowski

It sounds as if you have an iMac that is over five years old, and therefore has a mini-display (instead of Thunderbolt, as found on newer iMacs) port.
Have you considered a mini-display to HDMI cable connection? Here is one (from the U.S. store):
http://store.apple.com/us/product/HFQL2VC/A/moshi-mini-displayport-to-hdmi-adapt er-4k?fnode=51
I am certain a Thunderbolt port would transmit audio as well as video. I think the mini-display port may transmit audio, but I'm not 100% certain.

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