Select audio output manually?

Hi
is there any solution to select the audio output manually?
My problem is, it works only without plugged in 3,5mm Analogue output. I can select the hdmi, or internl speaker
But right after I put the 3,5mm output to my MacMini, all the choices deselected, and only the line out is active.
I would keep the line out plugged in (through my PA), and keep the HDMI cable as well.
Then I would like to chose between the outputs manually
Regards
Peter

No.
You can not switch back and forth when something is plugged into the Audio Output (headphone) port, because there is a micro switch built into the port that only allows the software to output thru the Audio Output (headphone) port.
From:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/21190197#21190197

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