I am pretty sure the problem lies with either the amp or the TV. As I mentioned earlier I get the same fault playing a dvd through the amp to TV.
Freeview is fine, also plugged the TiVo directly into the TV via hdmi cable and that was also ok.
The same amp worked perfectly with the Panasonic, the beggar of it is that the amp is a Sony.
I have run the TV's self diagnotics which din't report any problems but did lead me to a more extensive settings menu, also no option to re sync sound or anything like it.
I did post a question on the 'official' VM forums, not had any replies but from what I have done so far I don't think the TiVo is at fault.
Will give that forum a try.