To take advantage of the Nova's internal DAC (which some say is the best part of the Nova), you need to use a digital input. There is a general consensus that COAX -all things being equal- is better than Optical, but it may still depend on your source (computer based?). Did you consider USB?
Most often recommended length of digital COAX cable is 1.5 meters if you decide to go that route. There are many great cables out there, do a search on the topic.
Most often recommended length of digital COAX cable is 1.5 meters if you decide to go that route. There are many great cables out there, do a search on the topic.