Volume on Apple TV to high with optical

Hi
I have connected my Apple TV 3 to NAD T743 receiver with optical cable, but the volume is to high through optical cable. Even at its lowest it is way to high. What can I do to lower it?
Regards
Sigfús

If it causes distortion, it is possible to set Soft Clipping on the T743. If you have another Optical source, do you get a reasonable volume level. The issue is related to the T743, not the ATV. I have connected the Optical to a Sony STRDE945 and a Peachtree Nova125 and do not have the same issue.
It may be better to ask NAD. The Optical bitstream has not volume level information, which is controlled by the receiver. I would also suggest testing with another Optical input. If you have a DVD player with Optical, try that on the second input. It is also possible that NAD's Optical firmware may need an update.

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