Maximum number of simultaneously streaming AirPort Express stations?

Hi everyone,
does anybody know how many AirPort Express (AirTunes) base stations iTunes can stream to? I know that you can select to use both your Mac's internal speakers and a wireless AirPort Express, but how many more stations can be used simultaneously?
I'm thinking of using a Mac mini (current model, 802.11n) and up to 10 (yes, ten) AirPort Express base stations (also 802.11n).
Thanks
Björn

Thanks for your reply! I was thinking the same, but had hoped somebody might have a big installation like this and could share his experiences. I found this (dated) support document which mentions that typically it's 3 to 6 stations: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1515
The n-model came out March 2008 so the document (from June 2008) might still be valid.
I'll wait a while before closing this thread in case somebody with a high number of Expresses sees it.
Thanks!
Björn

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