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Is there better pre-amp for "bi-amp"ing ?
Sounds like you need an active XO. check out Behringer DCX2496 mods from Scott Endler. YOu will need to be able to bypass (or defeat) your speaker XOs. 
Multichannel Amp suggestions
See Wyred 4 Sound amps that Underwood HiFi is selling 
Need some recommendations on Tube Preamps
Keep what you have as a pre but get a tube output CD player, like the Raysonic 168 and add cryoed NOS tubes. It is awesome, and tube replacement couldn't be easier- they are on the top 
Best interconnect cable to pair with my maggies.
See Morrow Audio who advertises here. 
Best location setup of turntable
check out Machina Dynamic Promethean base. This would allow you to put it back on top of the rack 
Transparent
Check out Clear Day Solid Core speaker cables. They are an unqualified bargain 
Best amp under 1k for Soliloquy 5.0s
Go solid state with something like a BVaudio PA 300Si. No longer made, but very reliable- dual mono design with 2 300VA torroids! Tube warmth midrange with solid state bass 
Tube Integrated - Narrowed down to 4 - Help pls
I have seen the ocassional PS Audio GCC-100 for sale. See the reviews comparing it to expensive tube amplification. And it's GREEN, being 85% efficient saves electricity 
Opinions on Wyred 4 Sound ICE amps
I just hooked up a pair of SX 500s yesterday. Supposedly, they need 300 hours to fully break in. But straight out of the box, I can tell they are not only exceptional amps, but mate perfectly to my Maggie 3.5Rs. 
What amp to drive Magnepan MG12QR's
Yesterday, I hooked up a pair of Wyred 4 Sound monoblcoks to my Maggie 3.5Rs. They grab hold of the Maggies like no other amps I have tried, PLUS they are very musical. Their stereo amp is in your price range 
choice of pre amp
I am very happy with my PS Audio GC preamp/GCP. Eventually, I will have it modded by Rick Cullen. Fully balanced, gain cell volume control eliminates old tech found in every other preamp 
The most important link in the chain...
My system could be better, but it definitely flirts with very high quality playback. Maggie 3.5Rs biamped, active xover, dedicated line, PS Audio Premier Power Plant, and a heavily modded Pioneer PD 65 stable platter. I had the pleasure of hearing... 
Acoustat Grille replacement
This makes good sense. YOu could also use a spray bottle. When I owned mine I removed the cloths all together. I liked the industrial look, and it removed a vail. 
Another speaker wire possibility at Home Depot???
Depends on your defintion of "CHEAP". Clear As Day Solid Core Speaker Cables (aka solid core) advertises here and has very reasonably priced cables that in my system blew away well know fairly expensive speaker cables. Since they are under $100 fo... 
ICE amps need cooling?
For some reason my reply did not get posted. I am using a PS Audio GCA 250 on my mid/bass panels. I will move it to the ribbons. I am expecting to get Wyred monos for the mid/bass panels. Underwood HiFi is selling a multi-channel version, which wo...