I would bet that he would give you a hug if he heard the Harbeth P3 coupled with NAD components. As a musician, he would be immune to hype, (NAD being "mid-fi",) and enjoy the accuracy this combo would produce. These speakers are about as cheap as one can go [new] and get voices perfect, and the NAD components are very good. He would also be perfectly happy using a DVD player for cd playback and then he could also have it for movie watching. If the Harbeth line seems too remote for you, PSB is outstanding for the price, and there are always many styles to be found both new and used. Remember, musicians typically listen to music and not gear, this is a much easier task than trying to please a gearhead. Happy hunting.
Charlie
Charlie