Music streaming to Airport Express problem, second base station needed?

Hi,
I want to stream the music throughout my house. I have 1 time capsule, 2 airport Express units (latest model) and a Mac Mini for the music. On the other hand, I have a macbook, which needs the time capsule for back-up (also wireless). Everything is connected and Internet is working, although, when I am "streaming" music, this does not go so fluently.
Should I need to buy another airport base station and use it only formusic, whilst keeping the Macbook connected directly to the time capsule?
I use 2.4 Ghz and 802.11n (b, g compatible). Airport express units are set up as "extend the wireless network".
Thanks!

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