Before I ask I want all to know I really didn't know what to search for throughout the forums and I even browsed most of them that had anything close to what I want.

I'm looking for a medium between my home stereo and pc so i can play mp3's (etcetera) on the stereo. I already have a wireless network at home so I'm trying to utilize that along with the equipment. Any ideas, favorites, or recommendations?

The Airport Extreme from Apple will let you do this through iTunes.

It's a bit pricey, but it'll do the trick.

is there any cheaper alternative ways to do this ?

Look into Netgear, they seem to make wireless devices for everything.

Look into the "Plays for sure" msft logo program for streaming products from one device to another.

I'm thinking I remember Radio Shack has a wireless device independent of a PC. You split your line out (to maintain your PC speakers; green on Creative products;; ensure you use a stereo splitter [ two black bars on the plug ] ). One goes to your PC speakers, the other into the Radio Shack device. Then, on your stereo, you connect the other end of the RS unit.

Look to Home Theater/Electronic stores instead of computer stores.