Replacing Apple AirPort Express routeur for AirPlay music

[Mat55]

I want to upgrade my routeur for something with a more recent protocol in order to maximize my internet speed.

 

But I don’t want to loose to « easyness » of streaming music from my iPhone to my home speakers wirelessly and effortlessly.

 

Setup is : Onkyo amplifier with 2 zones (kitchen + living room) and wired to speakers. AirPort Express is wired to the amplifier.

 

It’s so simple and convenient to use I’d like to keep somewhat within that dumb-proof range. Is there anything I can do?

 

Can I purchase a new routeur and have it run the internet and then have the APE connected to it simply to run AirPlay?

 

Thanks 

[R1200CL]

The cheap option is used Asus routes that supports AIMesh. Load them with Merlin beta software. 
 

Edit:

Are you using analog out on your Airport Express?

 

Have you tried search this forum for Airport Express?

[Mat55]

Yes, analog wire from APE to amplifier.

Thanks for the recommandation, I’ll look into that. 
 

I’ve browse several topics on this forum but couldn’t come across someone with similar problem/setup. Maybe I haven’t look far enough...

[The Computer Audiophile]

Do you wire the APE via Ethernet?

[Mat55]

Yes it is

[The Computer Audiophile]

7 minutes ago, Mat55 said:

Yes it is

Then you’ll have no issue if you replace your router with something new. 

[R1200CL]

31 minutes ago, Mat55 said:

Yes, analog wire from APE to amplifier.

Oh shit 😂

 

Does your Onkyo have digital in ?

[R1200CL]

7 hours ago, Mat55 said:

Can I purchase a new routeur and have it run the internet and then have the APE connected to it simply to run AirPlay?

Aha, you still like to use the APE ? Then answer is yes.