Reports are proliferating of updated iPod Classics buzzing headphones with potentially circuit-frying extra electricity. Owners report that after updating to firmware 1.1, spare electricity dribbles to the headphone jack and docking connection, even when the iPod is turned off. The curent has been measured at 500mV, enough to potentially damage sensitive headphones.
Further kvetches describe related problems with static-laden sound after applying the update.
Apple's iPod Classic Could Be Harmful to Your Headphones [The Street]
