Using ATV as a Media Server to Stream From?

Is it possible to use the ATV to stream music from, to say an Airport Express. I am exploring the concept of using the ATV as a media server for a whole hose audio system. I realize I can use it as a simple analog source to the whole house distribution reciever, but the more elegant solution would be to be able to fully integrate it in to the system, much like some of the whole house audio manufacturers do with iPod and iTunes. Anyone heard of doing anything like this?

Thanks for the feedback, folks. Been quite helpful. Using the ATV as my media hub is definitely an option that may work. I like the idea of using it instead of a computer which has to be left on all the time. I would still need a wall-keypad in each room to control the multi-zone amp (volume, source, etc) and then also use an iPod Touch w/ Remote app on it to control the ATV when ATV is the selected source. Not a perfect solution, but very, very good. And, substantially less cost than a media server from the whole-house audio manufacturer,especially since I already own the ATV!
That said, if there was a hack intot he ATV, that would be cool. I know it has a USB port on the back for "servicing and upgrade" use - whatever that means. I suspect that with the right hack, that port could be used to integrate in the control side of these whole-house audio systems. For example, one of the manufacturers makes an interface device that connects to a Mac computer via USB, and taps into iTunes making the Mac the media server and allowing their touchpad to control iTunes from anywhere in the house. This would be the ultimate solution for me if I wanted to buy another Mac computer. I was just hopeing to use the ATV instead. Again, even a Mac mini is way less money that their media server, so not a bad solution too.
Agaion, that's for the input!

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