IMac and Airport Extreme

I have a new iMac and, in the specifications for the iMac, I read the following: "Built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking (802.11n)."
Presently, I have the iMac connected to a standalone Airport Extreme and I have two networks: one network goes to the Apple TV and the other network is connected to two Apple Express base stations. I am under the understanding that I need to have the standalone Airport Extreme and cannot get rid of it and use the iMac to connect to both of these networks, directly. Based on what I have read, it appears as though the iMac would not be able to stream in AirTunes. I understand that this is a basic question. My question is whether I need to keep the standalone Apple Express base station or whether I can stream directly to these two networks by way of my iMac? I am almost positive that the answer is "yes," (I do need to keep the standalone Airport Extreme) but I want to make sure. Thanks again for any help you might be able to offer.

Duane -
My control over the appropriate terminology leaves a lot to be desired, but I set up a network with the Extreme (the Apple TV is connected to this) and I set up another network with one of the Expresses (and joined the other Express to it). Trust me, there is a lot of confusion on this end, but I did get the Apple TV to work and the Expresses to play simultaneously, which is what I wanted. I'm just trying to see if I can ditch the Extreme so I can minimize the amount of crap on my desk.
Cheers,
-m

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