Having just set up another Micro Seiki SX 8000 II, I would add that to the consideration. They are around $50,000 if you can actually find one in good condition.
There are certainly an incredible number of excellent options for TTs below $50k. Gosh, you can put together a very nice entire two source system with that budget. It might even be “what’s best” for you.
My thought would be “Why stop at $50k for the TT? Why not go all in? Or at least to that six figure range?” In my own case, it is because my head’s still spinning regarding the idea that a TT could be sold for the price of a car, or even for the price of a house. I’m still relishing the absurdity.