Audio output verification

I am considering this model and one of the reasons (I think) is the analog audio output capability. I have an old, but good, Sony surround sound receiver and I don't want to have to replace it simply to due to "optical audio" only (such as in other models).

So, has anyone hooked up the E601i to an older/analog stereo? How did it work? Were there any issues? Or am I completely wrong and this tv can't utilize an older style analog audio system.

Thanks!

This was meant to be in the Visio E601i-A3 string.