You now have a choice between plastic anemic computer speakers, or the DS4.5. We believe that if you have to be strapped to a computer, you at least be able to enjoy the experience.
To complete the system, use a
Peachtree Audio integrated amplifier. They have a USB input (among others) allowing a “pure digital" transfer from your computer to the onboard DAC turning it into a high-end music server.
The Nova/ds 4.5 combo works great for a bedroom or den although its primary design was for those strapped to their computer for hours at a time who want to create a high performance audio system.