Should I add an audio interface?
I would recommend just connecting both via USB. That's pretty much the easiest way with the least hassle. Although, you could also circumvent the Fiio entirely and just connect your speakers to the line-out on the Focusrite.
If you're connecting the Fiio via a 3,5 mm TRS-to-RCA cable, then you aren't using the DAC build into the Fiio. Rather, you're relying on the DAC build into your motherboard or dedicated soundcard.
Whether or not you should get a microphone interface is difficult question to answer. Are you currently experiencing issues with your recording setup and would the interface help to remedy those issues? Are you planning to upgrade to a microphone the requires phantom power?
Both are questions you need to answer.
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