This is worth a read in the context I think (as well as the threads linked earlier)
A favourable comparison between the Rega I think you’re considering, and the Naim NDX2… and the paths that present themselves thereafter X)
I suspect it’ll be difficult to know for sure until you have something at home to listen to, maybe see if you can do that with as low risk as possible, either if you can speak with a dealer to loan you one, or buy secondhand and be prepared to sell it on if things don’t work out?