Reply to Stanton ST.150 vs Audio Technica LP1240

So need to upgrade my turntables (AT-LP1240) and i came across a deal a Stanton ST.150 for 430 or a Audio Technica LP1240 for 359. It seem right to get the cheaper one because there very similar but i fear that the Audio Technica may not stand the test of time the stanton are built like a tank and i know people be killing them but im just not sure, HELP with a little advise