Hey guys, thanks for the feedback. Tons of stuff out there, obviously.
I'm starting to lean towards the IK British Studio Series. $170, but the bus compressor alone is $125, and with the bundle you get two SSL channel strips in addition to the compressor. So it's essentially IK's version of the Waves SSL bundle, but at a fraction of the price.
I get that Waves makes quality (and officially licensed) stuff, but MAN. So much more expensive than most competitors. UAD charges hefty prices too, but at least with their plugs you're also buying DSP hardware!