You are correct in stating that a media streamer like SqueezeBox does only play files stored somewhere such as a computer, NAS, etc. Some stream Internet radio stations too.
Spotify has clients for PC, Mac, iPhone/iPod Touch (both subscription only) and other smart phones (again susbcription only)... so if you use the free service you may be out of luck at the moment with streaming via a device. If you use the subscription service then the iPod Touch might be an option?
I believe the Airport Express has an audio output for the audio playing on the computer (streaming from the computer) but I have a feeling this is/was tied in with iTunes. But the people behind Audio Hijack (paid for application) have released Airfoil which hijacks the output of any audio application and sends it via Airport Express. Downside is the PC/Mac will have to be on to run Spotify for you.
The iPod Touch might be the neater solution allowing control of what is playing in the room where the stereo is. But it's Spotify Premium only. And you cannot use other applications on the iPod at the same time because you cannot multi-task none Apple application. Also, if you took this route, then take an audio feed from an iPod Dock and not the headphone socket.
EDIT: Link to people behind Airfoil (Rogue Amoeba) rogueamoeba.com/airfoil/
EDIT2: There's Airfoil Speakers (free) so you could have Spotify + Airfoil on the PC/Mac and Airfoil speakers on an iPod Touch near the hi-fi.
Last edited by: rtj70 on Sun 25 Apr 10 at 15:17
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