Connnecting two wired devices to airport express

I am currently using an airport express to connect a stereo and a Tivo box. Its configured as a remote base station.
Can I hook another device (a stereo RX with networking caps.) using a switch or hub?
Or do I HAVE to use a wired router?
Looks like wireless ethernet ports are kinda pricey (Not sure why Yamaha did not provide for a USB wireless adaptor on their $1700 RX.)

michaeljhuman, Welcome to the discussion area!
Can I hook another device (a stereo RX with networking caps.) using a switch or hub?
Yes that should work.

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