Thanks for the info Smurfmand. You will definitely need to get a processor to run 5 speakers with a sub. You can also get a receiver to use as a processor, but make sure it has pre-outs so you can use your Butler amp (most of the really cheap receivers do not have pre-outs). I don't think a receiver will use much more power than a processor if you are not using its amps.
Regarding HDMI audio, most newer processors/receivers have HDMI that handles audio, but I don't specifically know about the NAD M15. If whatever processor you get truly does not support HDMI audio, you will have to connect the Mac Mini to the processor via a optical Toslink cable (mini Toslink on the Mac side, and regular Toslink on the processor side).
You have a lot of options for processors-- they don't necessarily have to have HDMI as your TV has multiple HDMI inputs. An important consideration is how important 2-channel music is to you in this system.
Regarding HDMI audio, most newer processors/receivers have HDMI that handles audio, but I don't specifically know about the NAD M15. If whatever processor you get truly does not support HDMI audio, you will have to connect the Mac Mini to the processor via a optical Toslink cable (mini Toslink on the Mac side, and regular Toslink on the processor side).
You have a lot of options for processors-- they don't necessarily have to have HDMI as your TV has multiple HDMI inputs. An important consideration is how important 2-channel music is to you in this system.