Rega has a particular sound compared to others . So listening test is important
I have Rega NAIA with Apelion2 and I use it as casual TT . I purchased it as it is simple to set it up- No fuss always ready to play- Plug&play
I mostly use Clear audio innovation TT with Davinci cart
and that’s what I enjoy most- letting to instrumental-jazz-vocal
Hope you get chance to go to dealers and listen to different TT