New Inkjet Printer Recommendations?

My little trusty HP 932c (from the stone age) has finally given up the ghost.
I'm interested in getting something in the $200ish range to replace it, though I would consider going higher if features would warrant the additional cost.
I've only just started looking around, but a couple of things have already caught my eye about some of the new HP models. I haven't looked at others yet, though of course I'll need to try to understand the Epson line as well.
These things would be desirable:
1. Decent photo printing on 8-1/2 x 11, though larger (e.g., 11 x 17) might be nice - just not necessary. Keep in mind I considered my 932c, with its 1200 x 2400 dpi mode, to make decent prints (frankly, they look beautiful on glossy HP Premium Plus photo paper).
2. Wireless connection via my router would be nice. It would free up the necessity to have the printer located near my desktop workstation, which would be convenient.
3. Up to now I was limted to sRGB gamut printing with the old printer. Wider gamut color capability might be nice. I'm not above considering a different brand, though I can't discount the fact that this old, inexpensive inkjet worked so well for so long on so many different operating systems.
4. The ability to print decent documents occasionally on plain paper as well. In other words, this will not be just for photo printing.
Your experience and recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Noel

Thank you, Charles.
Lundberg, Oy right back at ya! I didn't say this was the only thing I print to. I often use labs such as Winkflash for big prints. This is a replacement for my office "quick printer" that needs to be a Jack of all trades. And perhaps it didn't occur to you that photo printing isn't the prime reason I have a powerful workstation (though I paid a good bit less than $10K for it). Hint: Running a software engineering company might have something to do with it.
I'm leaning toward an HP, e.g., Envy 120, as I've gotten long and reliable service out of my current HP. 13 years across 5 operating systems of compatibility and great looking prints tend to build brand loyalty.
-Noel

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