Can't even select AirPort Express in iTunes

For whatever reason, the remote speakers are listed in my iTunes, but I can't even select it. It won't connect and it won't even let me choose to try to connect to them... but they are shown as an option. What gives? You can select and play through my other Mac computers, but not this one. Does anyone have any thoughts as to what is going on?
Thank you in advance...
- Jay

Welcome Albert.Pang,
Have you tried to power cycle your Airport Express? Unplugged it from its power source and wait 10 seconds and plug it back in and wait 3 minutes and try Airport Admin Utility again.
or
Have you tried to reset your Airport Express? While plugged in to its power source take a paper clip and push the little button next to the Audio Port and hold it in for 10 seconds. Unplugged the Airport Express from its power source and wait 10 seconds and plug it back in. Now you will have to use Airport Setup Assistant again.
I hope this helps....
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