VLC is great if you want to keep it lean, Winamp will give you better library management, upnp device support, Android support (wireless as well) and easier discovery.
If you want to keep it lean, remove the plugins you don't use from WinAmp, and use the classic skin. It basically becomes version 2.x, which is a fantastic player.
I still use Winamp 2.89. IMO, the greatest media player of all time.