Read these two links:
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue22/nugent.htm
http://www.wavelengthaudio.com/usbdac.html
and tell me if you still want to go with an Airport Express. If it's convenience you want, go with the Airport Express. If you want hi-fi performance from your Mac G4, get a USB-coupled DAC from someone like Wavelength Audio, Apogee Electronics or Ack! Industries (when their new USB option for the Ack! Dack! comes out).
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue22/nugent.htm
http://www.wavelengthaudio.com/usbdac.html
and tell me if you still want to go with an Airport Express. If it's convenience you want, go with the Airport Express. If you want hi-fi performance from your Mac G4, get a USB-coupled DAC from someone like Wavelength Audio, Apogee Electronics or Ack! Industries (when their new USB option for the Ack! Dack! comes out).