It is independent of volume control and completely stops when the preamp is disconnected.Just a guess but I would bet the ground loop is caused by one of the amps. When you have both amps connected to the preamp the ground loop circuit is completed by the ics.....
Just for a test try hooking up only one amp at a time to the preamp. Check for hum.
Jensen makes an isolator that can be installed between the preamp and the amps.
http://www.jensen-transformers.com/
http://www.jensen-transformers.com/an/an004.pdf