Using iMac as Home Stereo

Is there a way to use my iMac Intel as my home stereo? I have an old receiver that isn't working anymore. I just had my kitchen redone, and my brother-in-law (the electrician) put in speaker wires to my deck and in my kitchen/new bar area. All of my music is on my computer. Is there a way I can connect all of my house speakers to my computer?
I am not the most educated when it comes to speakers and amps and what needs to be hooked to what without blowing something out.
If it is not possible to directly hook these up, what is the best way to go about it? My buddy has an iPod with that device that tunes into an FM station and broadcasts through his speakers that way. I don't have an iPod yet and would prefer to go through my computer instead.
Thanks!

Michael
Here are the Spec's for a late Intel iMac.
http://support.apple.com/specs/imac/iMacLate2006.html
Audio
Built-in stereo speakers
17-inch and 20-inch models
Internal 12-watt digital amplifier
24-inch model
Internal 24-watt digital amplifier
Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
Built-in microphone
As you can see 12 watts for 17 & 20" models and 24 watts for 24" is realy not enough power for a large set of stereo speakers.
Dennis
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