Trying to figure out a setup as new user for computer audio. Thanks for any help.

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Greetings, was hoping to get some guidance about this potential setup and ask for input and possible recommendations.
This is very new to me and have been watching video after video to try and learn more about this topic.
My use case would be at a home office/personal desk area using the IEMs when people are home and then speakers when not. I mainly listen to podcasts and watch youtube. I would listen to music more but that isn’t my primary use. I do think this is kind of overkill as I never considered myself an audiophile and might not have the hearing to tell the difference. However, I wanted to see what I could do setup wise and see how I like it. Might just be a reason to spend money. I am currently trying out the Topping MX3s with the speakers/IEMs listed below but also considering the below setup.
I do want to avoid going down a very expensive rabbit hole so not looking for very expensive DACs/AMPs/Etc

Questions:
1) Is below setup fine for beginner or even beginner end game
2) Is the power draw/needs correctly matched for the selected items
3) I also have a Steeseries Artis Nova Pro Wireless with Base station, are can I stack DAC/AMP/Base on top of each other without causing issues?

DAC: Fiio K11 R2R
AMP: Fosi Audio BT30D
IEM: Truth Ear zero:red
Passive Speakers: Micca MB42x G2 Passive bookshelf speakers
Passive Sub: ??? Need recommendations please.

Thank you for your time
 

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