IPod/iPhone/Stereo Setup Question

I have an iPod Touch 3G, and an iPod Classic. Someday I might have an iPhone 4, someday, when I switch phones or Apple decides to make a 64GB model, whichever comes first I have three Universal Docks, connected to my computer, a pair of RCA in jacks on my main stereo system, and the same on a pair of amplified speakers. I also have a Creative Xmod system that allows for wireless broadcast of music from computer or iPod or whatever you can stick a mini RCA into, out to whatever you can connect the remote units to on the other ends (i.e. powered speakers). It's pretty cool. And, I have a wireless router. Right now, I stick the iPod in the Dock connected to my stereo, select a playlist, and walk away. But I'm looking to take that to the next level.
Here's what I'm looking to do...
Along the lines of the Remote application that's free in the App Store, I want to somehow control the music library on my iPod Touch (not the iTunes library on my computer), remotely, to change songs, playlists, etc. and the like. I have what appears to be many pieces of a pie that might help me get there, but I can't seem to put it altogether.
I can do all of this with the Remote application and the Creative Xmod, which allows me to control the iTunes library on my main computer, broadcast it wireless down to the stereo system, and control it via the iPod Touch. Problem is, it reeks havoc on my wireless network, and vice versa - the music gets choppy with normal internet traffic, I've tried any and all possible adjustments, it is what it is.
I seem to have enough potential pieces to make this work, so...how do I make this work? Is there an app like VNC that would allow me to connect an iPod Touch and an iPhone 4 (someday :)), or is there simply an app that would allow me to control the music library on an iPod or iPhone from another iPhone or iPod?
Thanks in advance.

To activate your iPod so you can use it you need (per Apple's 4G spec page):
System requirements
USB 2.0
iTunes 10 or later
Mac: Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later
PC: Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional (SP3) or later
Broadband Internet access required; fees may apply.
It says you need an internet connection for activation.
You can't use the iPod before it is activated.
Can't you find a computer to use for activation? Just do not sync to that computer since that creates problems when you connect to another computer.

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