Apple TV2 periodically stops playing audio

Hi
I have had an annoying problem with my Apple TV2 after upgrading to the latest firmware (6.0). When streaming video content from my MacMini Server (via ethernet) the Apple TV periodically stops playing the audio while the movie keeps playing without audio. I can solve the problem by pausing and then continuing the movie, which will bring back the audio.
I have tried to restore and reinstall the firmware (6.0) via the Apple TV because I also had problems with the Apple TV stuttering when streaming content from my MacMini, but the reinstallation of firmware did not solved the issue.
I don't know if this is somehow related to the issue, but after having updated to firmware 6.0 Netflix often ask me for my login credetials on the Apple TV. This is an issue that I also never experienced before upgrading the firmware.
What to do now?
Thanks...

So it's been a few months since I saw this thread started, and I am still having the same issues as above with my Apple TV 3. I can go a day or two and at some point, all connections just seem to error out. HBO go, Netflix, me streaming from my ipad, etc. thought they would have been addressed by now.
I have to hard reboot (power plug only) in order for it to go back to normal.
I know it's a hardware issue as I have an Apple TV 2 setup in another room and it never gives me an issue,
The weird thing is, I have the exact same setup at my office as well. An Apple TV 3 in the main conf. Area and an Apple TV 2 in our break area. Same issue - Apple TV 3 needs hard (pore Plug) reset every few days and the Apple TV 2 in the break room is rock solid for months.
Both Apple TV 3 units are at most recent 6.1 software release.
Anyone have any ideas? Think I a just going to put my Apple TV 3's aside for a while and use the 2's until it gets worked out.

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