[fxsoap]

With this setup going into my desktop computer:
Do I need to get a 3.5mm output for the male-to-male, nothing at all or something different?
 
Also, for maximum sound quality should the amp I use with this have an optical output for my desktop? (meaning get a different Amp all together?)
 
 

 

[Mr Rick]

For what you currently have a 3.5 mm male-to-male is fine. 
 
In the future you may want to upgrade to a DAC/Amp, or separate DAC and Amp for improved SQ.

 

[fxsoap]

Thank you Mr. Rick.
 
I've read a lot of reviews and seen quite a few different Amps suggested.
 

FiiO E09K High Output Desktop Headphone Amplifier and Dock for E07K or E17

Musical Fidelity V-CAN II

Bellari HA540 Pure Class A Stereo Headphone Amplifier

 
With no audiophile history in me, how do I know what's going to drive this correctly/appropriately for desktop gaming?

 

[Mr Rick]

  Thank you Mr. Rick.
 
I've read a lot of reviews and seen quite a few different Amps suggested.
 

FiiO E09K High Output Desktop Headphone Amplifier and Dock for E07K or E17

Musical Fidelity V-CAN II

Bellari HA540 Pure Class A Stereo Headphone Amplifier

 
With no audiophile history in me, how do I know what's going to drive this correctly/appropriately for desktop gaming?
 
 
 
I'm not familiar with those amps and I do not own those cans, but here are some amps that are popular for use with the 701s.
 
http://www.audiobot9000.com/akg/h/k-701
 
Hopefully someone will come along with gaming experience to advise.

 

[fxsoap]

very interesting website. I'm not sure what most of that means sadly. Dampening and Peak SPL....
 
i would appreciate it if anyone is well versed in gaming that could advise!
Can anyone recommend what to use for a USB DAC/AMP?

 

[fxsoap]

alright, nevermind.
 
went with FIO after reading a few amazon reviews, thanks anyway