What is the best way to output audio to my DJ system?

I have a few questions I was hoping you all could help me out with!
First off I am a mobile DJ and I DJ primarily weddings and use the program djay.
I just need a primary output and a second output to cue songs.
Currently I DJ using the 1/8 stero jack on my macbook to the RCA connectors on my mixer.
Is this considered "digital" ? And is this a quality connection?
I read that the output on the mac is analog/optical, what does this mean?
What is my best way to connect my mac to my DJ system? What type of product will be best?
I don't want to spend too much. Thank you so much for your time!

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