Airport Express Failure / Replacement

One of my two AExpress just failed (no clue why - but the light is not coming on) I am considering to replace it with the AExtreme i naddition to the remaining AExpress. Does the additonal expediture make sense, or is the combination of the 2 AExpress just as good? (the second was set up as an "extender").
Thanks
PS
is there a way yet to send ITunes to two AExpresses at the same time?

When the Express is operating normally, it will flash green for a second on turn on, then stay solid amber for 15-20 seconds, then turn to solid green.
If there is a problem with the setup, then the Express will continue to flash amber instead of displaying solid green.
my airport express does not work after reset. when powering on the green button flashes then amber then nothing
If this is true, you have a defective Express that will need to be replaced. As a last resort, try a Factory Default Reset as follows:
Power off the Express
Wait a minute or two
Hold in the reset button first, and then keep holding it in for an additional 8-10 seconds while you simultaneously plug the power back into the Express
Release the reset button after the 8-10 second hold period
Allow a full minute for the Express to restart
At this point, the Express should be slowing blinking amber, indicating that it has been completely reset and now can be reconfigured again.

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