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Jolida JD-100A Tube Rolling
To remove a JD-100 tube cover, simply push down on it and twist off gently. Nothing to it. 
CDP-Tube Suggestions
Russtom, I tried the two GE types and don't care for either. That may not be the answer you are looking for, but that is my opinion, w/ my gear. 
Jolida 100 or Music Hall CD25
I own the Jolida, running Sylvania Gold Label triple micas. I love it's sound much better than the MH. That said, you could upgrade your cord to a relatively inexpensive Chris VenHaus cryoed Flavor 1 power cord - I bet the improvement will be quit... 
Jolida JD-100A Tube Rolling
I use Sylvania Gold Label triple mica blackplates, pricey and well worth it. Used the GE trips, too, but vastly prefer the Sylvanias. I also use a Chris VenHaus cryoed Flavor 1 power cord, which makes a wonderful improvement in the sound. Oh yeah,... 
CDP-Tube Suggestions
I recommend going for the Sylvania Gold label triple mica blackplates. I cannot beat this tube, and still have a pair of GE triple mica blackplates as my back-up tubes. The Sylvanias are pricey, hard to find, and even harder to beat. My JD-100 cam... 
Tube CD player and Interconnects
IMHO - screw the Mullard, and go for the Sylvania Gold Brand 5751 triple mica blackplates. [What are you using for 5751s?]I've rolled the Gold Brand Sylvanias (not gold pins), as well as GE triple micas (I've got an extra pair if someone needs - t... 
Jolida JD-100 and Tube Dampeners
Just closing this post. I purchased and now use the Hal-O dampeners. Absolutely no microphonics w/the tubes (5751s) I'm using. Thanks for your help. 
Any opinions on Signal Cable products?
I'm interested in hearing more about their interconnects and speaker cables, esp. if used w/ Stratos amp. 
Pre amp for Odyssey amp
Is this the same preamp that you now have for sale on Audiogon?