Ipad with Mac mini vnc program?

I use Mocha VNC (if I need to get system controls)

But Remote (free Apple app) works very well for the most part. I just hate the "resync" album/album art each time it comes off standby tho

If I need a full featured keyboard/mouse/display, I still find Screen Sharing on another Mac (like my MBA) works best.

I use a preamp so volume control isnt an issue.

So Remote works best. It takes a while to resync with the server, you select the playlist or album, then you don't worry about it anymore.

Remote can also control iTunes volume too.

VNC doesn't seem to resync but I remember reading the overheads are higher. But then you hardly need to use it. I just set up the Mini to AutoStart iTunes and the music plug in (Amarra or PM or AudirvanaPlus)