Thinking of Downsizing

There are lots of incredibly musical, fun speakers in the 1000 range - used.
If you don’t need big volume, you can go with a small-ish bookshelf from the following brands - this is a list of them with bookshelves under 2K - new.

Some of these have only consumer speakers in the under 2K range, like Klipsch, so it’s not that straightforward

*their flagship models are in the 2K range

I am adding this because there is always a dilemma: do you want to buy a speaker that is the top end of their line at 2K or their low end at the same price, e.g. Polk vs Sonus Faber. I would definitely trust KHL and PSB and Monitor Audio, and there are other great values such as Amphion, Buchardt, Triangle, etc. but less known in the US.

+1 for @russ69  on the MF integrated

Another B&W owner here. The 803 D3.

Like others have said, I also think you will be disappointed if you get another speaker with a budget of $1000.

If you are intent on going with small bookshelf speakers, can you also get a small sub?  Or perhaps think of adding one later if you find you’ve just pruned down to far.

I would also look at powered speakers.  My understanding is they tend to get more bass out of a smaller enclosure, you save money on cables, and your wife will like the form factor.  Not sure how they fit with the turntable, however 

Well after listening to a few speakers, I’ve purchased my replacements for my 805 D3’s. I ordered a pair of KEF LS50’s. A little above my budget, but I enjoyed the sound and the Wife should be happy with their appearance. I may keep my Rel sub or sell it and buy a smaller one. Not to figure out how to sell locally, I’d prefer not to ship.