Ipod classic sudden sound distortion from dock connector only

I have an ipod classic 160gb 7th generation. When I docked it one day the sound was very distorted and unplayable. This happens in different docking stations yet they play with other ipods. I can still sync and charge (through some but not all chargers) and can play through headphones.
I have reset, restored, turned the EQ off and still no change. Any help /advice? not under warranty
thx

Thanks for your reply
Do you mean take it to a physical store? The closest one I have is just over an hours drive away, if they'll look at it for me though I guess it's worth it.
Thanks

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Hi,
I have an ipod classic and it has stopped outputting audio on both the headphone socket and the dock socket. Any ideas how I can sort this out? Or is it just dead?
Thanks

Thanks for your reply
Do you mean take it to a physical store? The closest one I have is just over an hours drive away, if they'll look at it for me though I guess it's worth it.
Thanks

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