Video/audio out to HDTV-what leads do I need?

Hi,
I've got the iMac most recently released (just before the Intel one just announced). Basically, I've got some HD content on here which I can play with VLC media player, and I own a HDTV. I want to mirror what's on my iMacs screen on the HDTV, and I want it so I don't really lose any quality (i.e. it will still be high def on the screen). Also I want the sound to go out to my Amp.
My HDTV has a HDMI and Component ports, so what lead do I need from the iMac to the HDTV, and what lead do i need to get sound to my Amp (presumably from the headphone socket?!). As I don't have a VGA port on my TV, would the Apple VGA Display adapter be necessary, and then buy a VGA-HDMI/Component so it works (if one's available).
I'd really appreciate any help on the matter. Also would it look as good on my TV as it does on the iMac?

Hello James,
you want the same thing as I do. Here is what you need:
If your iMac is one without built in camera (ie. one of the first series) you want to try a Mini-VGA to DVI Adapter which can be bought at apple. You then need an DVI to HDMI adapter which is available in any given bigger department store that sells HDTV sets.
If your iMac is one with built-in camera I think the output already is a Mini-DVI, so I would guess there is an adapter from Mini-DVI to HDMI. Check with your local Apple dealer. They should know.
But: Your TV has to be able to handle the resolutions of your iMac. I tried the same with my Panasonic Beamer (but via component) - no luck. Best I get is a distorted picture in 640 x 400 (which is not exactly what we need here). The "Monitor" control panel lets you chose from many different ones, but none of them matched my beamer and I haven't found a way to add new resolution.
So: If there's somebody that can help here - get the tips on!
The better your TV matches/handles the iMac video signal the better will the picture quality be. An example: Let's say your TV is a real HDTV with 1920 x 1080 (lucky bas**ard!) then you may set the resolution to this in the monitor control panel (this resolution does exist) and you may enjoy LOTR extended version in full shiny brightness (if you have an HDTV copy of the movie
See ya,
Armin

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