I've got a green light but express not connecting to speakers

I've configured my express to my home's wireless network and its attached to my stereo and speaker inputs via rca cables, but when I try connecting to them via iTunes Airplay drop down menu, i can't get no satisfaction, or connection. There is a solid green light on my base station. Am I being stupid and missed the obvious? I have tried setting the base station up as a wireless network itself and connecting that way, this didn't work either. I created the network but got no connection, all I got was intermittment amber flasing lights on the base station. Anyone have a clue? The basestation is plugged a metre away from the the amp and speakers on the floor, will this have anything to do with issue?

Hi markwmsn,
Thanks alot for your comments! I've responded below IN CAPS. Short but by no means sweet, as I think I might have to buy some AirTunes enable speakers, and maybe a new express?
I don't think the distance between the express and the amp or the fact that some of the equipment is on the floor is relevant so long as they are wired together correctly (usually express output -> amp input & amp output -> speakers) and the correct amp input and output are selected. I'M COMING OUT OF THE EXPRESS VIA A MINI STEREO TO DUAL RCA CABLE INPUT
The flashing amber light when you put the Express in "Create a network" mode just means it couldn't find the internet any more. Rejoin it to your home's wireless network or connect it by ethernet. YEAH I REALISED STRAIGHTAWAY AND CHANGED BACK, WAS TRYING ANYTHING
When you try connecting via iTunes AirPlay, does the express not show up in the list of speakers, IT SHOWS UP BUT DOESN”T CONNECT does it show up but not connect, or does it connect but not play?
Have you enabled AirPlay on the express? YES
Have you selected on the amp the input to which the express audio output is connected? I CAN’T DO THAT ON THIS AMP, I PLUGGED RCA’S INTO THE EXTERNAL INPUTS
Thanks again, if you have anymore thoughts, they'd be much appreciated!
Zacdad

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