Are Magnepan MG-IIIa speakers problematic?

Well, I bought the Maggies!!!!!!!!!! $482 bucks on ebay today!!! They look good. I live locally so pickup shouldn't be a problem. Now I have a totally restored/refurbished Mcintosh MC2300 Amp and a pair of Maggies. I can't wait to pick them up!!! I am totally broke. I am scraping together a system on money I don't really have!!! FUN!!!! Anyway, I can't wait to set it up. Now I need to get a Preamp. Does anyone know of a good preamp that will go with my amp. I want an all Mac system eventually. I guess I want Mac gear because of the nostalgia and resale value. I'm not rich yet (just turned 28)but give me a few years. Anyway, any and all help would be appreciated.
Thanks for all your responses!!!

Your never to young to get started with this fun hobby, I'm only 22 and have been at it for years! Congratulations on your entry to hi-fi :o)

Tireguy you are just 22?!?!?!? I thought you were much older. Please take it as a compliment! :)

Surf,
Check the ribbons for visual clues of misshaping. This would be due to thermal build up. That would mean, since the speakers ribbons had an expressed finite lifespan, that they may need replacing.
If they sound good, and have no visual damage, go for it.
They are wonderful.
As to placement, if you want to email me I will be glad to walk you through it.
I have set up about a 100000000 pairs of Maggies. HA!
Seriously, glad to help if you need it.
Larry

Like anything old, they wear out. But, where does one find the parts for the speakers? No way to email the Magnepan company, seems they just want you to call.

I am in need of a tweeter on my MGIIIa.

Anybody know where I might have success in acquiring one?

Thanks,

Rich