RocketFM
I'm an unabashed fan of Griffin Technologies' Macintosh accessories. I love my RadioShark (which lets me record radio programs on my Mac in the same way I use TiVo to record TV shows) and my iCurve (which elevates my notebook computer).
I just got a new gadget from Griffin -- the RocketFM. This tiny device is an FM transmitter that connects to any USB-equipped computer (Mac or Windows), and transmits the output to any FM radio in range. You can transmit over any FM frequency. (The USB connection also powers the device, thank goodness.)
I unsnapped the plastic housing and unbent the antenna (as shown in the photo here), to increase the range (which is advertised as 10 to 30 feet). With the antenna sticking out, the range is at least 50 feet, and it goes through walls.
The RocketFM is hooked up to my eMac in the laundry room. Now I can play iTunes on our living room stereo. At $25, it's an excellent, cheap, solution to integrating your computer with your stereo system. Link
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I have the iRock 300W FM transmitter that plugs into any audio device and transmits up to 6FT. Although it's against FCC regulations, I hooked up a 25FT headphone extension to it and got nearly 100FT transmitted, basically creating my own radio station. It allowed my to listen to my MP3 player in every single room in my house!
Think about this! Your party, Your mix. Just walk around all night running the music from your Ipod. Forget the DJ. You need a slow song for this next dance? Just choose and cruise.
You can also try the airport express. It's more expensive...but no more fm transmitter hanging out of your computer, control your sterio with right in your itunes...plus it supplies wifi and wireless printing capabilities.