Doing some deeper reading on the DM2000, and it appears that Version 2 of the VCM software for the DM2000 incorporates the fader groups and fader group masters, which work like DCA groups when assigned to the user layers.
Along with the total console operation of 96 channels at 96kHz, the Protools remote control functionality through the HUI protocol and all the regular live sound, surround, control booth monitoring, and the ability to still use the MY-Dante cards in the mixer...This deal is getting better than it already was!