Small room amp and speakers recommendation

You could go with Fritz Carrera 7 BE. In home audition is available. It’s not too hard to drive, so plenty of amp options. At Capital Audiofest 2018 they were paired with an 8 watt Modwright headphone amp
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zbroWg_cwCQ
That amp is above your budget, but I just mentioned it as an example of amp choice flexibility. Plenty of nice reviews out there for this speaker.

Thanks so far for all the advice, I have been reading a lot over the past 2 days. I was kinda hoping a few speakers and amps would keep getting recommended so a could focus my search, but I can see just how subjective audio equipment can be.
I am going to research more into the sizing of the room to try and tweak the acoustics as much as possible. 
I know I will be running vinyl on this system, as I have a brand new project carbon espirit turntable, other than that, I assume eventually I will stream of get a good cd player.
Overall, I want to try and keep the system simple, 2 channel amp, speakers, good interconnects and the turntable...although I am probably missing something.

Another to add to your list: Tekton Design Perfect SET

https://www.tektondesign.com/the-perfect-set.html

$1800 new.

I listen to a lot of vinyl and a majority or my preferred music is acoustic

I can't be more impressed with my large bookshelf kit 2-ways from Madisound.  A ported "Klang-Ton" NADA speaker build with Scanspeak Illuminator drivers and upgraded xo parts.  $1900.  I had the cabs made by Lee Taylor.  He builds lots of gear and these are his favorites. Over the top quality for about $1000.   Could save there (dont skimp on build, just the finish).  A used Rogue Sphinx II Class A/D amp from here on Gon for $900.  REL T-7i 10 inch sub finishes it off for $950.  Super open, clean and accurate down to 30 hz.  Small room.  Mixed vinyl and CD.  

Came from classic JBL 4311b and NAD power.  

"I was kinda hoping a few speakers and amps would keep getting recommended so a could focus my search"

Harbeth P3 and PrimaLuna have been recommended more than once.