Optical digital audio cuts in and out

I am connecting my new Apple TV 2010 to our Bose Lifestyle 28 (Apple TV HDMI to VS-2 and Apple TV Optical Digital to the Bose Lifestyle). After power cycling the Apple TV the audio works but cuts in and out every few seconds.
All thoughts appreciated.
Thanks in advance, Jay

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