Except for their arms, I consider the design of Regas poor. I don't like the resonant MDF plinth, the motor attached directly to it, the plastic sub-platter, the glass platter, or the inability to adjust even arm height. I would much rather have an AR ES-1, which can be picked up for peanuts.
The reason you see the VPI HW-19 recommended so often is because it's an excellent design, is built great (they last forever), and is a superb platform for whatever arm you want to mount on it. A Mk.2 or 3 can be found for less than a Rega, and is imo a far better table.
But turntables seem to be a very personal thing, like loudspeakers. Everyone has to decide what kind of design meets their taste, expectations, and preferences.