MacBook Pro and HDTV

So I've been looking into hooking up my MacBook Pro to my HDTV for a couple of small occasions. There's a question I have regarding mini-DVI. Supposedly it can't transfer any audio whatsoever. I was thinking of using a mini-DVI adapter so I could have an HDMI connection to the HDTV.
The thing is, I found out from several sources that regular DVI doesn't transfer any audio either but upon using a DVI to HDMI cable from my PC to my entertainment system (receiver), I got full 5.1 surround. Am I going to be able to do the same thing by trying out mini-DVI to HDMI for myself? Or is there actually 100% no way audio signals can go through mini-DVI.
Thanks.

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