$1600. preamp

No I would not. $1600 is overpriced for that . It was about $1800 new. You should take a look at the Quicksilver linestage preamps. The remote 6DJ8 is $1595,and the non remote 12AT7 is $995. I have owned both and they are a true bargain!

i owned a quicksilver pre. i didn't think much of it. i would definitely consider the amps though.

Spend around $1,000 and look for a ModWright SWL 9.0 SE or spend a little more than your budget for the LS100.

I think the Manley would be a great buy, a new one with remote retails for $3800 used $2,000 all day, the Shrimp was a earlier NON remote version so it was less. The circuit design is very simple and it can drive any amp (200ohm output). Also, The sound is amazing!  The ModWright is a great pre amp as well. I have had both in my listening room, the Manley Shrimp is still in my system and the ModWright is in my fathers system. They are both great deals indeed! I owned a Quicksilver pre amp in the 90's, seemed a little cool and dry for a "tube" component IMO. I sold it. 

Matt M

I'd add a few $ to get BAT VK32.