Bookshelf speakers for near-field (desktop) use

All of the above are good choices, you will have to go and listen to them yourself.

On a different note, what do you guys consider "desktop use"? As good as, for example, KEF LS50 may be, that would have to be quite a large desk. I am imagining some computer screen on the desk, maybe some free space for writing, etc. Where does the amplifier go? I thought a "desktop use" would be, size wise, something like this...https://www.sony.com/electronics/wireless-speakers/cas-1

Underwood Wally here has those Scansonic MK5's for $479.00..They look like a killer desk top speaker but the small size won't scale up like the Dynaudio's or Dentons which could move to a larger listening room...

Without a doubt & without hesitation, Burchart S400's. I have then sitting on an 88" Gladiator butcher block workbench in my audio room.. That is just about perfect for stereo imaging and no subwoofer, its not necessary. I am using Prism Sound Callia (DAC) and PS Studio M700's. Reason for that is they are 4-ohm speakers but you would not know it seeing how they are being feed 700watts i think.. There is only 1 pair of speaker terminals so obviously you cannot bi-amp or else i would.. Mads Burchart, who is owner operator of Burchart Audio in Denmark and he is quick to respond to your emails although you have to figure in the time difference. If they are out of the color or product you want he will knock some off for the wait.. I am very pleased with the speakers and i ordered them without listening to them..         

@mrdon 

How far away do you sit from your S400's? Mine would be fairly close to me, in a 9' x 8' office. I am definitely intrigued though and would power it with either my PS Audio Sprout100 for now or my Anthem MRX510. 

These have a 10” square footprint (big for computer/desktop use) but they’re excellent coaxial near field monitors with good bass extension

https://www.adorama.com/fafx8w.html?utm_source=rflaid913479