Sanity check on new system?


I'm looking to piece together my first system that is looking like it'll have the following components:

TT: VPI Classic 3 
Cartridge:  Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Pre: Mcintosh MP100
Amp: Mcintosh MC275
Speakers: B&W Diamond 805 D3

As the title states, I'm looking for a sanity check on this setup.  Any concerns I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance...
harp

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Thank you for the feedback. As far as not being state of the art - what would be the best bang for the buck to change? In selecting these components I have gone for for a balance between modern components (805 D3, MP100) with high quality vintage components (VPI Classic3, MC275). Speaker and pre-amp technology seems to be the most rapidly changing/updating so I chose recently released components whereas amp and turntable technology seems more stable/slower moving so I'm planning on going with some "classics" there.
Onhwy61 - good question. This is exactly why I posed the question.   It doesn't look like the MP100 has volume control?  What is the solution to that issue? Thanks for catching that...

Hifiron - I listen to just about anything but if I had to paint myself into a corner I'd be an indy rock guy.

Helomech 805 D3s not 803s :)

erik_squires - thanks for the feedback. Room acoustics will be something I wrestle with soon...