MAC 5.1 audio USB to HDMI surround

Hi - Anybody know how to connect any MAC 5.1 audio USB to HDMI surround - which connectors would be needed. Realize latest mini display port would
do it, but not everyone has one. I want for anyone's computer to output 5.1 to surround system. Magic if you know what connectors required...

I know it's nearly a year later, but I am having almost the exact same issue that you were having reconfig2501.  It seems to still be present on Premiere Pro CC (2014) on Windows 8.1.  It's great that Premiere is allowing 5.1 audio tracks, but how am I supposed to preview the 5.1 audio on my timeline?  If I am editing for HD Broadcast that supports 5.1 channel audio, I shouldn't have to export to ac3 and burn a Blu-Ray/DVD just to preview the 5.1 audio.
See my new thread here with screenshots:
Output Mapping Preference for 5.1 Audio

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