The Classic 1 is a massive upgrade over the Rega. If you are getting a good deal on the VPI, start investigating how to sell your Rega.
The Ikeda 9TT is a low output mc cart and will need some kind of signal boost or just use your current cartridge until you get a LOMC front-end.
The Ikeda 9TT is a low output mc cart and will need some kind of signal boost or just use your current cartridge until you get a LOMC front-end.