Connecting apple tv to a stereo amplifier

my apple tv is connected to tv with a hdmi cable and it works. i want to connect it to a stereo amplifier without passing through tv. since apple tv has only optical cable outlet, i bought a optical to analog converter. but still i haven't get sound from my amplifier. what should i do?

1 the converter dont work
2 you didnt turn on the tv the newer atvs have been told to mute optical is it dont have an active hdmi connection

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