Have a set of the Fritz Carbon 7s here on audition. Great speaker - looking at selling my Merlin VSMs to pick up a few bux and replace them with these - actually end up with better bass!
I have heard a number of his smaller models any of which would be ideal for the desktop application you are designing. I agree with Lindisfarne, Fritz is a great guy who is committed to building great speakers - and is more then willing to give accurate real world advice to help you make the right choice.
I have never seen the Shanling but have owned a number of iPod/Squeezebox/USB DAC systems. I have developed a few criterion:
1) minimize the number of oomponents - less footprint, fewer cables, fewer tweaks
2) some kind of external remote so you don't have to stop working on your computer to mute for a phone call etc
3) no reason to worry about the system doing 100db, its just not the way I listen when I work - remember you are going to be listening nearfield from 3-6 feet
Right now I would be inclined to look for something from Taiwan or China with a USB DAC and amp in one package, preferably with a remote.
Anything over 10-15 watts should give you plenty of level
I have heard a number of his smaller models any of which would be ideal for the desktop application you are designing. I agree with Lindisfarne, Fritz is a great guy who is committed to building great speakers - and is more then willing to give accurate real world advice to help you make the right choice.
I have never seen the Shanling but have owned a number of iPod/Squeezebox/USB DAC systems. I have developed a few criterion:
1) minimize the number of oomponents - less footprint, fewer cables, fewer tweaks
2) some kind of external remote so you don't have to stop working on your computer to mute for a phone call etc
3) no reason to worry about the system doing 100db, its just not the way I listen when I work - remember you are going to be listening nearfield from 3-6 feet
Right now I would be inclined to look for something from Taiwan or China with a USB DAC and amp in one package, preferably with a remote.
Anything over 10-15 watts should give you plenty of level