I have heard the SE version of your preamp matched to McCormack amps: either the DNA-2 DLX LAE or the DNA-225, speakers were Vandersteen 5 or JM Lab Mezzo Utopia. Either setup was superb, natural highs, lush mids and great, fast bass. The combination of tubes in the preamp and SS in the amp gives you the best in both worlds, so keep on searching. I am not any more because I bought the DNA-2 and gave a deposit on the SF Line 3 SE.
Good luck!
Good luck!