That Rega TT is a very good table! I have a rega arm on my Sota and it's kind of a pain because the Rega RB 900 does not have a VTA adjustment. With this table you would not need it. For someone starting out who doesn't want to putz with their table the Rega would be great.
IMO you should start with the source. The cartridge is the most important piece here since it extracts everything it can off of the LP. A good cartridge like the Shelter 501, Benz Glider, or even the inexpensive Sumiko Bluepoint Special on the Rega table will bring a smile to your face. The Shelter or Benz cartridges will obviously sound better than the cheaper Sumiko but you have to start somewhere.
If you have the good platform of the Rega table (or many others for that matter) along with a decent cartridge they will give you Meridian a run for it's money!
IMO you should start with the source. The cartridge is the most important piece here since it extracts everything it can off of the LP. A good cartridge like the Shelter 501, Benz Glider, or even the inexpensive Sumiko Bluepoint Special on the Rega table will bring a smile to your face. The Shelter or Benz cartridges will obviously sound better than the cheaper Sumiko but you have to start somewhere.
If you have the good platform of the Rega table (or many others for that matter) along with a decent cartridge they will give you Meridian a run for it's money!