How long can Magnepan speaker last?

Ake, please don't take this the wrong way, but I can't help but notice all your posts about warranties and durabilty. The Maggies are fine products but perhaps more delicate than others. Perhaps you would be better off with Bryston electonics with (the best warranty in the business?) a 20 year transferable warranty and speakers like Thiel or some other manufacturer that has been around a long time and is known for durabilty and customer support. This is not a knock on Magnaplanar, a very fine and reputable manufacturer. There have been a few threads about manufacturers and customer support. I suggest you look through them and then check out the manufacturers site, where you can investigate the parts, service and warranty policies. I am concerned that no matter how good a product sounds that your neurosis (please no harm intended) or concern about budget preventing appropriate maintance (I can certainly relate) will suck the joy right out of your investment in pleasure. Best wishes!

Ake, your no bother at all, Just trying to help. Have you contacted Magnaplanar about your circumstances, you might be surprised at how cooperative they might (?) be. Good luck with your quest and your move.

I am not nor have I ever been a Maggie owner. I almost did buy a new pair of 3A's a long time ago. I have admired all of the 3 series. Not that it was the reason I didn't purchase Magnaplanars, but I have heard that the ribbon tweeters while easy and inexpensive to replace were known to be easily over driven and to have a short life. Is this true?