Use powrbook as AE to stream itunes?

Hi.
I have mac mini hooked up to home stereo.
In another area of house, I have powerbook hooked up to other speakers.
I'd like to listen to the same iTune/audiobook/CD in multiple rooms as I move from room to room.
Essentially, I want to use the powerbook (and speakers hooked to it) as an airport express "airtunes" set up.
Is there a way to do this?

Sorry, but no. You will need an AirPort Express Base Station to stream iTunes using AirTunes.

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With AX do you need to stream to powered speakers or a stereo only? Can you just plug in a set of headphones into the AX unit to listen to the music?
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