Rega, Project have nice entry levels if you want to go for it.MMs are luxury cars - expensive but common and MCs are Formula cars - ultra expensive and need a complex ch
Unlike other HiFi devices, the TTs bring a lot of chores like cleaning stylus, records, getting paranoid about dust etc.. You would also need to acquire a good collection of records.
I would suggest to buy a used TT setup and see if you like the routine after initial high goes off.
I went through the process and am now happy listening to mp3s. My dad has completely taken over the TT setup and listens to it regularly.