Zoom,
It's an interesting move you're making. An all digital chain invites digital signal processing ahead of the DAC. This includes bass management in the digital domain, room correction, etc. In other words, you will certainly have the option to do use DSP that IME will very likely improve sound quality, but I'm not sure that the NAD model that you've chosen will allow you the flexibility you need. (I'm unfamiliar with the specific model).
You might want to look at the HK 990 or NAD's own variation on the theme (I don't know their model designation) to explore the possibilities. The key is full DSP capability like that found in most HT AVRs. Even if you don't use it initially, you may find it intriguing down the road.
I'm 100% happy that I went down a similar route a few years back and my advice would be to buy as much DSP capability as you can afford.
Good Luck
Marty
It's an interesting move you're making. An all digital chain invites digital signal processing ahead of the DAC. This includes bass management in the digital domain, room correction, etc. In other words, you will certainly have the option to do use DSP that IME will very likely improve sound quality, but I'm not sure that the NAD model that you've chosen will allow you the flexibility you need. (I'm unfamiliar with the specific model).
You might want to look at the HK 990 or NAD's own variation on the theme (I don't know their model designation) to explore the possibilities. The key is full DSP capability like that found in most HT AVRs. Even if you don't use it initially, you may find it intriguing down the road.
I'm 100% happy that I went down a similar route a few years back and my advice would be to buy as much DSP capability as you can afford.
Good Luck
Marty