****In general, there is a very good reason why an equivalent unit with digital amplification does not cost as much as the analog version. Or weigh as much.****

This can have very little to do with the quality of electronics. Speaker cables costing $23,000 does not greatly improve the sound over zip cord. I've had the Panasonic SA-XR25 in my system; while my Outlaw 1050 was in for repair (quality?); and found it quite good. My next receiver will probably be digital; Panasonic has a newer model coming.
I enjoy my music at a reasonable cost.