digital music manager?

I could use some advice.

I am a semi-audiophile with a decent stereo system that is
getting long in the tooth. I am considering going digital,
i.e., ripping my CDs to either a PC-based or an integrated
stand alone "music manager". I would be interested in opinions on
the following.

If I went PC-based:

-can one get a sireless remote whcih can control things from another
room?

--is there good and easy to use software for managing files and
creating
playlists?

- will a good sound card have the same audio quality as a good stand
alone CD player?

If I went stand -alone (a la Escient):

-what do you get for your $4000? I'm not opposed to this
approach, but I can't tell what advantages there are over just
going with a PC solution.

All opinions gratefully accepted.

Thanks,

Bill

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