Music streaming via AEBS

I try to stream music via the AEBS to the AX.
If I use a NO cable connection everything is working fine, but when iMac and AEBS are connected with a network cable no music will be streamed to the AX.
Normally it should be working, to use the new 802.11n standard with an "old" iMac (I know that the AX does't support the "n" standard).
The question is:
If I use 2 AEBS (1st one is connected with a network cable to the iMac - and the 2nd one is the MUSIC client) will it be possible?
Thanks for help!
Mac OS X (10.4.9)

If I use a NO cable connection everything is working fine, but when iMac and AEBS are connected with a network cable no music will be streamed to the AX.
Using the AirPort Utility, in Manual setup, connect to the AirPort Express Base Station (AX), and then, make this change...
Music tab
- Enable AirTunes over Ethernet (checked)
If I use 2 AEBS (1st one is connected with a network cable to the iMac - and the 2nd one is the MUSIC client) will it be possible?
No, the AEBSs do not provide audio output.

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