Using iPod to listen to Shared Music Library

Is there any way to use the iPod Touch to listen to music stored on my desktop Mac? The idea is that I'll hook up the iPod to my living room stereo, but with only 8gb, it doesn't have enough room for my whole music library. I've got a wifi network. This seems like something that should "just work" with Apple products, but I can't find a way. What's the deal?
Thanks!

sandiegoguy wrote:
Is there any way to use the iPod Touch to listen to music stored on my desktop Mac?
yes.
to do that, you need Airfoil or AirPhones.
JGG

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Hello,
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Problem description:
My problem is that my Artist list is corrupt, and my Album list as well. Let me give an example.
Artist list, Alphabetally according to my iPod:
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Iron Maiden
Jurk
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Incubus
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Linkin Park
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Liquido
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