Airtunes - Remote speakers connected, not playing sound

Having major problems setting up two AE's (one old, one new) to work with Airtunes. System is as follows: new AE (n) connected to modem, transmitting wirelessly (no issues); old AE connected to new AE (as "join an existing network") and linked to stereo. I see the remote speakers listed in iTunes but when I select them and play music, nothing comes out of the stereo. Had a couple instances where there was sound for a second then it died. Green lights are on both AE's, internet is working just fine. I've read a lot of the forums already but none seem to get at this one issue (i.e., music is not just dropping out periodically.) I've tried everything out there that was suggested for somewhat similar issues, as well. No luck. Thoughts, anyone?

Did you try plugging in a pair of headphones into the problematic AirPort Express? If you hear sound, the problem is not with your iTunes or AirPort Express setup. More likely, you have defective audio cable from the Express to the stereo.

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