I'm using NHT speakers with Rotel power amps, and I like the combo a lot. For around $1000, you should be able to pick up a used pair of 2.9s -- Stereophile Class B, which should last you beyond that Rotel as long as you avoid amps that are on the dry side.
Alternately, you could buy a used pair of 2.3s or early 2.5s if you don't like the metal tweeter sound, and get em for about $500.
Alternately, you could buy a used pair of 2.3s or early 2.5s if you don't like the metal tweeter sound, and get em for about $500.