How to drive sound to TV (if minijack is already busy with an ampli)?

Hello all,
I have a 2009 mac mini.
Currently, I use my ampli A/V for sound.
My set up is > Mac Mini > minijack/toslink cable > Ampli A/V.
Since, I also have 2 displays (a dell and a TV LCD), I would like to get sound from both of them without having to turn on my ampli a/v at all time.
I really would like that +snow leopard+ may bring sound with minidisplay...
but waiting for that magic day, what is your recommandation for getting sound to tv and monitor without spending too much?
I have read about usb sound card or usb dac...
Is there any difference between the 2. For TV sound I do not expect top quality so I would not spend, let's say, no more than 50$ for this.
Thanks a lot for your help

Thanks a lot for your reply.
Yes, sorry for not mentioning.
In a first time, I thought that on the back of my lcd there was an optical input. But after reading the user guide, I realized that it was an output one.
So, the LCD Tv set has got a RCA L/R input.
And just few hours ago, I decided to purchase a USB sound card for about 20 euros.
I choose this one: Terratec - Aureon Dual USB
http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B000WL23KC/ref=oxya_ohproduct
So, I hope I did the good choice.
I'll receive it on Monday I suppose.
If it works I would buy a second one for my Dell Monitor.
All the best.

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