Ipod to stereo connectors

I bought an rca cable to connect my ipod to my stereo reciever. but by accident i plugged it into the rec out jacks on the reciever and tried to play a song. did this damage my ipod?

Duplicate post, Chris has already thrown you the best bone you're gonna get on this one....and he's probably right

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