Simultaneous use of headphones and internal speakers

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Recently purchased an iMac and have it interfaced to a multiroom Russound audio solution through the audio headphone output.

Does anyone know a way to config the system to operate the internal and headphone jack simultaneously?
 
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MacMini 14.3, 8.1 & 4.1, OS 13.5, 10.14, & 10.11 & 10.6; Macbook Pro 8.2, OS 10.12.
You could try disabling the speaker cutout switch just inside the audio-out port, but it means opening up your iMac. Another way is to solder in a splitter, but that too is an 'inside job'.
 
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On a 2010 iMac the startup sound comes through the internal speakers even with an optical cable in the headphone/digital output socket.
 
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Mid 2010 27" iMac 2.8GHz i5, 4GB, 1TB HDD, 1GB Radeon HD 5750
I am looking to do the same with mine except have larger speakers connected instead of headphones. I searched the internet when I first got my iMac but I didn't find a solution. Here's to hoping that changes.
 
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you could if you use a airport display and use airplay might not be what your looking for just a idea
 

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i know its expensive, but an audio interface would allow that.
 
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Its not available but it should be.A pain to have to keep your external speakers powered on when doing simple computer stuff.
 

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