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Audio stands for Turntable and amp isolation ?
 Take a look at Timbernation.   Maple stands with the number of shelves you need.   
Like the new look to audiogon ?
Like many, Audiogon was part of my day everyday for years.  I'll add another "this sucks".   
Integrated with balanced inputs under $1K?
Creek Audio Evolution 50a.  New just abit over your budget.  Used no problem, in fact there is one for $600 listed here. 
Budget American made speakers?
Wondering if your wife thinks  floor standing speakers are just big and ugly because she has not seen anything beyond what one sees in the BB type of store.  Vandersteen 1c's  is one that comes to mind as anything but big and ugly, with their choi... 
New Vandersteens or something else?
 How about Ryan speakers of Riverside CA.  The R620 or R630 would be under your 5k budget 
Bluetooth streaming
Take a look at the Audioengine B1.  Have had it for almost a year and quite impressed.   
Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening
You mentioned vintage look and  having Yamaha in the past.  Have a look at the current Yamaha integrateds.  The A-S2100 and the next up A-S3000 are on sale at MusicDirect.      
Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening
I'm also in the Pacific Northwest.  Definitely check out Gig Harbor Audio in where else Gig Harbor WA.  They are very much into vinyl and have a great website.   Of course once you come over to that part of Western WA you may not want to go back t...