Mac Mini QT 5.1 Output

Hey guys,
I did a search before posting but no threads were conclusive for my requirements.
My set up is Mac mini --> Optical cable --> Amp
Basically i managed to acheive 5.1 through dvd player app (perfect) and vlc (which is flaky sometimes).
but i want to do this through quicktime and front row too!
i mean it ***** that im restricted to stereo.
I followed these steps
http://geekwithfamily.com/2007/07/05/home-theater/howto-5-easy-steps-to-output-d olby-digital-from-quicktime-player/
but i just got an annoying fuzz, it didnt work for me. (unless i did it wrong?)
i ended up reverting straight after to restore my 2.0
so does anyone know how i can sort this one out please?
thanks!

I followed these steps...
Wow, very interesting. I've never seen anyone claim to be able to get the QuickTime Player application to play multi-channel audio without VERY specific hardware. I didn't even think it was possible. Usually, the QuickTime Player application requires a hardware audio converter that has the three mini-jack type audio outputs to route the multi-channel audio out. (For example, a device like , which has been discontinued.) Honestly, I don't think it can be done, but I'd be willing to give it a try following those instructions tomorrow (it's too late for me tonight).
-Doug

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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
0 | 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 41 0C 00 00 01 01 01 01
1 | 00 00 01 03 80 40 24 78 0A E6 92 A3 54 4A 99 26
2 | 0F 4A 4C 21 08 00 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01
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5 | 58 2C 25 00 80 68 21 00 00 9E 00 00 00 FC 00 50
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Manufacturer........PHL
Product Code........0 (0000) (0000)
Serial Number.......16843009
Manufactured........Week 0 of year 1990
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Max V Size..........36 cm
Gamma...............2.20
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H. Active...............1920 pixels
H. Blanking.............720 pixels
V. Active...............540 lines
V. Blanking.............22 lines
HSync Offset............528 pixels
HSync Pulse Width.......44 pixels
VSync Offset............2 lines
VSync Pulse Width.......5 lines
Pixel Clock.............74.25MHz
Horizontal freq.........28.12kHz
Vertical freq...........50.04Hz
H Image Size............640mm
V Image Size............360mm
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H. Blanking.............280 pixels
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