Admittedly I don't own or know anything about Maggies, so I am not adding to the advice already given. However, your OP doesn't say very much about the ARC gear other than the model numbers. I have a few thoughts about the ARC gear.
First, the V70 was first released in 1992 and actual power at clipping was 62 watts. Does the amp have enough power to drive the MG-IIIAs? That is, could you be clipping the amp? Is there an amp/speaker compatibility problem (e.g., wierd load)? Has the V70 been recently serviced? When were the tubes last replaced?
Second, the SP-6b was released in 1980, so the pre is getting up there in age. Same questions as with the V70 re: when last serviced and when were tubes last replaced?
First, the V70 was first released in 1992 and actual power at clipping was 62 watts. Does the amp have enough power to drive the MG-IIIAs? That is, could you be clipping the amp? Is there an amp/speaker compatibility problem (e.g., wierd load)? Has the V70 been recently serviced? When were the tubes last replaced?
Second, the SP-6b was released in 1980, so the pre is getting up there in age. Same questions as with the V70 re: when last serviced and when were tubes last replaced?