ATV2 Audio Problems on BOTH HDMI and Optical w/Denon

I know that it is a known issue that occasionally the ATV2 stops outputting audio over HDMI. But I'm having this problem over the optical out as well. I have it connected to a Denon 3808CI receiver, and it will work as expected for a couple days, they the audio will just go away and the only way to get it back is to unplug the ATV2, which is annoying.
Is anyone else experiencing this?
Also, those of you with Denon receivers... can you chime in if you're having NO problems? Maybe I have a faulty unit...
Thanks!

I use a 4308 and never had audio trouble with either atv1 or2.

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