[qbizzle]

I have just ordered a pair of AKG k612 that i will use for mostly gaming on console, and some music. Now I know i will need a external amp to help drive them to their full potential, but the DAC/amp thing is kind of confusing to me. A DAC converts digital audio to analog, the astro mix amp does that. So should i just get myself an additional amp to help drive the headphones. I've been looking at the fiio e11 or should i buy a DAC/amp combo to use with my astro mix amp. This setup is meant for only stationary use I have some iems that i will use for mobile listening.

 

[PurpleAngel]

  I have just ordered a pair of AKG k612 that i will use for mostly gaming on console, and some music. Now I know i will need a external amp to help drive them to their full potential, but the DAC/amp thing is kind of confusing to me. A DAC converts digital audio to analog, the astro mix amp does that. So should i just get myself an additional amp to help drive the headphones. I've been looking at the Fiio E11 or should i buy a DAC/amp combo to use with my Astro mix amp. This setup is meant for only stationary use I have some iems that i will use for mobile listening.

 
You can add a DAC to a Astro Mix-amp, adding an amplifier is no problem.
You might consider first trying the 120-Ohm K612 Pro plugged starting into the mix-amp, see if you like it.
The new FiiO E11K amp could easily daisy chain off the Mix-amp and the E11K should provide more juice then the Mix-amp.
The newer E11K can run off USB power (and recharge the battery) while driving headphones
The older E11 can only drive headphones from battery power, so headphones will not work while the E11 is hooked to a USB power source