Proper Audio Monitoring

I'm looking at taking the next step with my setup, so that means proper audio monitoring. Can I get that just by taking the 1/8" audio out from my MacBook Pro, or do I need to go through an external box like a MXO 2 or AJA Express to get proper audio like I need to get proper video monitoring? I'm just doing simple stereo audio, no surround sound.
Thanks,
-Brian

Well, mainly as volume control. But I also have it connected to a deck, so I have TWO sources that I can then control the volume for. Well, three. I have Avid and hardware for that too. But mainly it is a volume knob. Thus it is a small mixer.
Shane

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Also i have a MATROX MX02 with MAX -
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