Macbook sound to airport express

Hi,
I have a airport extreme/airport express network setup here where I can listen to itunes through my home stereo. Works great- works so well I want to be able to listen to non itunes sound through the stereo (streaming media, DVD's, etc.)
Is this possible? If it is where do I change the sound output to the Airport express for the whole Macbook?
Thanks,
Scott

Hello AKCub. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Perform a "hard" reset of the AirPort Express Base Station (AX)
o (ref: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108044)
To set up AirTunes on the AX, either connect to the AX's wireless network or temporarily connect your computer directly (using an Ethernet cable) to the Ethernet port of the AX, and then, use the AirPort Admin Utility to check these settings:
Music tab
o Enable AirTunes on this base station (checked)
o Enable AirTunes over the Ethernet port (optional)
o iTunes Speaker Name: <whatever you wish>
o iTunes Speaker Password (optional)
In iTunes:
iTunes > Preferences... > Advanced > General
o Look for remote speakers connected with AirTunes (checked)

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