New Mini audio ins & outs

Hi
I have searched for an answer to this question but could not really find a resolution before i go ahead and buy the latest Mac mini
I want to connect a tv to a mini via a hdmi cable for audio and video streaming from the mini to be shown on the tv, streamed from a NAS
I want to be able to connect the audio line out on the mini to an amp and speakers to play music also from the NAS
*The question part...*.
When the tv is on and I am watching , for example Sky i want to be able to listen via my amp and speakers
If I connect a cable between the audio out on the tv to the audio in on the mini would that mean I would get sound from my speakers or do I need some other software, also would it allow me to control the volume coming out of the mini-amp-speakers using an Apple Remote, as at the moment the only way of controlling the volume on the amp and speakers is via control knob?
Basically would the sound go through the mini and be heard through the speakers?
Hope the question is clear , sorry if it isn't!
Thanks

I do not think that what you wish is possible for the mini as is. But you might look into audio routing apps for Mac OS X that might allow you to accomplish this;
http://cycling74.com/products/soundflower/
http://www.jackosx.com/
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