Multiple airports and streaming

I have an airport extreme for my wireless network. I also use an airport express to stream music to my living room. This is a two part question.
1.If i wanted to stream music to another room would I simply buy another express? does it get configured with a separate "identity". Can my mac stream to both airport express at the same time?
2. In order to have minimal wiring, and since i just want this second set of speakers for a small bathroom, does it make sense to buy a small set of USB port laptop speakers and plug them into the USB port on the airport express or must i use the mini plug socket.
thank you

1.If i wanted to stream music to another room would I simply buy another express? does it get configured with a separate "identity". Can my mac stream to both airport express at the same time?
Yes, yes, and yes.
2. In order to have minimal wiring, and since i just want this second set of speakers for a small bathroom, does it make sense to buy a small set of USB port laptop speakers and plug them into the USB port on the airport express or must i use the mini plug socket.
Speakers must be connected to the audio out port on the AirPort Express (AX).
The AX's USB port is ONLY for a single compatible printer.

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I've been trying to set up multiple airport expresses. I want to wirelessly connect to two stereos and stream to both at the same time. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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