Wireless adaptor to amp to play music from Macbook Pro?

Hey
I hope I am not repeating lots of posts on this topic.
I am looking to stream music from my Macbook Pro to my amp in the living room. I am aware that airport express does this but is there a cheaper option? Maybe something that justs plugs into the amp and does not act as a router etc..
If such a device exists then i could attatch them to the other amps in my house, woo hoo wireless music! Thats my dream anyhow (looks like I will have to buy several expresses at the mo).
Cheers
Mark

Mark,
there are other wireless audio bridges out there, the Roku M1000 comes to mind, another is the SqueezeBox. I think Phillips may make one too, but I'm not sure on Mac compatability for that one.
The catch is... it depends if you wish to stream tracks purchased from the iTMS as none of these products can play the protected files - the usual DRM workaround applies. (I am not condoning the practice) Obviously, the Airport Express can stream these files.
You mention cost, I don't know the price of the other units, but I think you may find the added functionality of the express - USB print server and self-contained portable wireless base station make it a fair price. The limitations being,
1) You may well never instigate any of the other functionality.
2) No pretty display next to your stereo to enable you to browse/select/control audio playback locally. (There is the Keyspan Express Remote)
Bottom line. Hassle Apple to licence out FairPlay
Stephen.
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