I am afraid $30k may not be enough. Besides, how long a life are we talking about? New great turntables appear from time to time. In any case, I would certainly try Albert's Technics and newest Walker to begin with. And probably dozens of others. I think, that Walker is $110k or so.
Turntable for life
I know the question has been asked before but it’s worth asking again. Many change equipment frequently, but have you found your turntable for life? One that you’ve had for years and still pleases you so much you are going to keep it forever? Price is irrelevant--it can be 300 Dollars or 30.000 Dollars