Streaming iTunes to home stereo

Hi all
I would like to stream my iTunes music library from my PC over the home network to my home stereo.
AirPort Express would by a possibility but I prefer a hardware solution - like
- Logitech Wireless DJ Music System
- Pinnacle Soundbrigde
- Squeezebox 3 WLAN from Slim Devices
- Terratec Noxon 2 Audio
The problem is that I can't find exact information about the streaming of in iTunes bought music...
Does someone have appropriate experiences?
Many thanks in advance. - Felix
  Windows XP Pro  

I had the same prob a while ago..... the easiest way to a home stereo is a cable made by hosa and monster..... its a 2 rca jacks and an input jack(headphone lookin thing...theyre around 10 to 20 bucks

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