What kind of cables do I need to hook up the mac mini and stereo speakers

Depends what kind of TV you have.
RCA jacks? http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC748ZM/A?fnode=MTY1NDAzOQ
HDMI input? http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC953ZM/A

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Charles,
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