I've had Totem ARROS with the predecessor NAD C370 integrated in a prior "B" system, so I do have hands-on insight into the performance characteristics of the two together ( and not just some anecdotal I read it in a prior post re-hash)
Simply put, the DENON receiver (in fact, just about any receiver other than the $6K ARCAM ....) ) will be a step down from the NAD integrated amp with your TOTEM speakers.
With the exception of the top ARCAM and perhaps a minuscule smattering, receivers are cheaply built-to-the-lowest-price point possible kit (usually chi-fi ....) that lack the quality build power supplies and high-current amps to generate the high current output necessary to drive the grunt-hungry Totems. WPC stats in isolation to the above are meaningless .
The difference(s) in performance and quality stepping down from the NAD integrated to the receiver will be noticeable and those differences will not be subtle.
Simply put, the DENON receiver (in fact, just about any receiver other than the $6K ARCAM ....) ) will be a step down from the NAD integrated amp with your TOTEM speakers.
With the exception of the top ARCAM and perhaps a minuscule smattering, receivers are cheaply built-to-the-lowest-price point possible kit (usually chi-fi ....) that lack the quality build power supplies and high-current amps to generate the high current output necessary to drive the grunt-hungry Totems. WPC stats in isolation to the above are meaningless .
The difference(s) in performance and quality stepping down from the NAD integrated to the receiver will be noticeable and those differences will not be subtle.