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Setting up wireless digital music server

I am interested in putting much of my music collections to digital and control with an iPad. I have an inwall speaker system (and HT and 2 channels). The inwall speaker system would be the main target, but I also would like to access to the digital music library from other systems (plus on my laptop via wireless). Currently I use an integrated tube amp to connect to the inwall speakers.
I have mp3 files stored on a wireless hard disk. I don't have an iPad yet, but I will buy one and try to convert those mp3 files to iTunes library, and use the iPad screen to browse and select music. But I am not sure what other options are available for the rest. I might need to replace the int tube amp to a digital receiver that can connect to the wireless music server?
Any suggestion?
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ihcho OP
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Thanks for reply. Looks like it is simpler than I thought.
Mac Mini Plus would be nice, but I want to try Sonos solution. At the moment I am not worrying too much about the sound quality. For serious listening I can use my BAT vk60/vk30 with Tyler speakers. (I don't listen to digital music that much, mostly vinyl with BAT ;-)
So, with Sonos, I only need to purchase a Sonus Bridge and Connector, about $400 in total. Since the Sonus connector has an analog output I would not need a DAC, well at least until I feel bad about its analog output sound quality.
Then, I can use my iPhone or iPod touch to control the music until I get an iPad.
I also see wireless receivers (amp + tuner) are coming to the market). The receiver can recognize music files stored in a wireless hard disk. But I am not sure whehter they support controls from iPhone/iPad.

Many thanks for your input.
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ihcho OP
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Pioneer VSX-1122-K is a multi-channel Network Ready A/V Receiver. The spec says iPhone, iPod, and iPhone can work as a remote control.
This may be a trend in the coming years. Customers may look for wireless network connection to music server as one of the key features in AV receivers, as they look for SmartTV feature in flat screen TVs.
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