What do I need to set up digital music server?

Thanks for your responses. In "C" I was trying to say, I want to be able to transfer my CD collection over to digital files.

As I explore more about this I can see that there are a number of different approaches taken by different manufacturers. Some products are all in one with storage, DAC, CD drive, digital music player and software in one unit. On the other hand there are many products that do only one or two of those functions.

So,,,If I have an external DAC and and external storage device then all I would need is the digital music player with a remote or use an Ipad. Then I could "rip" music from my CDs using my lap top. Am I getting closer here?

Progress Report:

I downloaded dbpoweramp on the 24th and spent part of the afternoon setting it up and ripping a couple of CDs. Using my laptop I played the files back through the V-dac-II. Then I played the CDs using my CD player. The sound through the CD player was much better than the sound through my laptop. I am not too supprised about that. Hopefully, when I get a good player/server the sound will improve.

This is where I am at right now: I will use my laptop to RIP my CDs. The next step is to get a player/server and storage device. Now all I need is to find a player/server that does what I what it to at a decent price.

Audioengr, If one buys a real good, high quality player/server will one still need the reclocker? Where is the reclocker located in the system?

Right now I am using a Musical Fidelity V dac II. I am using my laptop as the source which is connected to the dac with a long USB cable running across the floor. I would like to get rid of all the clutter, and as I said, the PC leaves something to be desired as far as sound quality goes.

Sonos has a neat little unit that has a remote with a screen. I like the idea but I don't think the Sonos will handle HD files. Logitech also has the Sqeezebox Touch, but again not sure of the sound quality. Any opinions on these two products?

My laptop has a wireless connection to our modem. Is it possible for a server to also be wireless or does it neccessarily have to be hardwired for internet access? I would like the server to be able to access things like Pandora and also to be able to download music files direct from the internet.

Could someone explain more about this "clock" thing? It sounds like it is the heart of a digital system. Will a good DAC provide the "clock" or is it in the server?

I'm learning a little more everyday.