This one, then:
The CD-player that goes with that was the EISA winner in 2006-2007.
The DVD-player is quite versatile:
SACD
DCDi Faroudja
HDMI
HDMI 1080P
192/24 audio d/a konverter
216/12 bit video d/a konverter
RS-232
There's even a tuner:
And it all adds up to a lot of metal - but also some excellent performance. The amps are 2x70w.
Given that the 3500 is a more basic model in the B&O range, you may be in trouble. But you can always get back at him by upgrading to Beosystem 6500/7000; or hit him with a pair of Beolab 5s or 3s (the latter also useful as headphones, believe me!)