Apple TV audio skips

Starting two days ago my Apple TV started skipping audio while playing. I have had the device for about two years and have never experienced this.  I have a time capsule that I've been using since '07. This problem occurs in all apps.  Netflix, iTunes Match, streaming from ipad and iPhone, pandora from iPad and iPhone.  I have reset all devices (MacBook, iPad, iPhone, Apple TV, time capsule, modem). This did nothing.  I've also run speed tests on different devices, I'm well over 16 Mbps on all of them.  I've tried running Ethernet directly from router to Apple TV. All software is up to date on all devices.nothing has changed in weeks and I have no idea why this problem began out of thin air. Please advise!
Apple TV model fc572ll/a
Time capsule is 500gb from 2007
iPad 3 16gb LTE verizon
iPhone 4S AT&T
MacBook c2d 2.0ghz

Hey Harry,
I was able to get rid of the skipping with apple's help.  In my case it was the router... so I just disconnected the coaxial and power cable for like 1 min and plugged it back in and it started to work perfectly again.  The tech said that if it continued to be an issue I should get a new router from the ISP.  Hope this helps!  Let me know if you need any other info.

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