Airplay audio issues since Yosemite

I have been using Airplay for streaming music from my devices to an Airport Express with an optical out to my stereo.
This has worked marvellously until Yosemite update. I have the following issues:
- No more icon for Airplay in the menu bar on top of the screen (so I can't see which audio source is selected or choose from there)
- iTunes randomly choosing either internal or Airport Express as a source of sound (if then set to Airplay it is stable, but only iTunes)
- Other programs (VLC, Youtube, Skype) also randomly, but mostly not, choosing Airplay as a source of sound
- Sound disappearing all together and no sound source working in 3rd party and, after using 3rd party software iTunes (work around: open iTunes, select Airport Express and then return to the software, mute and un mute the volume)
Most topics relate to Apple TV, but I don't use apple TV and therefor there is no specific fix I found useful. Funny is that also randomly my phonecalls are now over my stereo or on my computer or with no sound, this due to the built-in FaceTime calling from computer function. Very annoying to miss calls like that.
Anybody has a more permanent workaround? Until Apple updates Yosemite?

Hi Negrao,
If you are having an issue with your audio when using Airplay from your Mac, I would suggest that you troubleshoot using the steps in this article - 
iTunes: Troubleshooting AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L 

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