My sl-5 skips on records often, Could it be the stylus pressure? how do i adjust the pressure? I've seen that this is a common problem with this turntable. Also could f*%#ed up records be the reason for the skipping? Thanks

What brand TT? Technics?

This from the manual:

"Place the unit in a stable and horizontal position where there is little or no vibration."

"Place the unit away from the speakers so that it will be subject to as little direct sound radiation as possible."

and

"Adjust stylus pressure in the following cases:
Stylus pressure is normally set to to 1.25 g but may be raised or lowered by +-.25 g.
It may be necessary to increase stylus pressure when playing records cut at high levels, or when room temperature is low, or when the unit easily picks up external vibrations.

This will prevent distortion and groove-skipping. In such cases, turn the stylus pressure adjustment screw clcokwise (+), as indicated. (Fig. 12)

Note:
Do not turn the adjustment screw further than the set limits (1.5 g ~ 1.0 g)"