Upgraded iPods shorting out headphones?

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There are some reports of 500mv of DC current popping up from 1.1 firmware iPod Classics. It seems there is some sort of software problem that makes the devices short out when the iPods are off and causes hissing when they’re on. Anyone experiencing this?

Apple’s iPod Classic Could Be Harmful to Your Headphones [TheStreet]