You should give the Omega Compact Alnico Monitors (CAM) serious consideration. I would put them up against almost anything if you like the sound of a single-driver, crossover-less speaker like I do. It's the Alnico hemp driver that is the object of desire here and Louis can fit it into the Super 7 MKII enclosure if that is the form factor you're after but the CAM is not much larger in size. Alnico will get you more magic in the midrange and better bass. If you can do without the more expensive real wood finish, you can get the EKO Ebony and save a few hundred dollars since the finish won't have any effect on SQ.
Omegas have great synergy with many inexpensive amps and so don't feel you have to funnel a good proportion of your overall budget to the amp. Give some serious consideration to the new Temple Audio Bantam One or the Decware SuperZen Triode (both for <$1k). Both companies have a generous return policy if you're not happy but there are many reviews of excellent synergy with Omegas.
Omegas have great synergy with many inexpensive amps and so don't feel you have to funnel a good proportion of your overall budget to the amp. Give some serious consideration to the new Temple Audio Bantam One or the Decware SuperZen Triode (both for <$1k). Both companies have a generous return policy if you're not happy but there are many reviews of excellent synergy with Omegas.