Apple TV and 5.1 surround sound

I have just bought an Apple TV and love it. I want to have 5.1 surround sound though and do not have a clue what to buy! I have done my usual research and am even more confused than I was several hours ago.
As I have a Sony TV/Blueray player (and hate remotes) I want a system I can control from my current remote (this would use Bravia Sync).
My issues are
1. The output I'd use on the Apple TV (I guess the optical?) and would the Sony receiver be able to decode it?
2. Does Apple TV decode its own 5.1 audio?
3. If it does do I need a full receiver and could it work with a set of computer 5.1 speakers?
4. If it doesn't which decoding system must the receiver have?
Oh and did I mention I'm a cheap-skate and don't want to pay much for the system! Although I will if I have to.

appletv will output 5.1 audio via HDMI or optical.
ideally you would connect the appletv to a suitable 5.1 amp (with suitable speakers).
the bluray player would also connect to the amp.
for me, i have all my devices connected to amp via HDMI and then have one HDMi cable running from the amp to the TV.

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