[dmartinba313]

hey guys im a newbie with headphone equipment and around 4 months ago, i just realized that my Yamaha RX-V630 has a headphone out, where i could plug my headphones. i tried plugging my ipod, then using my headphones on it and noticed a strong hissing sound and that the tracks would play really soft. now i have no idea if this is because of a voltage difference (?) or if there is an internal wiring problem. now i am thinking of getting it repaired.
 
now like i said, i am a newbie at these stuff so i was just wondering, could i actually use this as a headphone amp? is this recommendable? and if yes, should i take it for maintenance? 
 
 
http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/hifi-components/stereo-receivers/rx-v630_black__u/?mode=model
 
thanks

 

[charli3]

Have you tried turning all the way down the volume? still present? 

 

[dmartinba313]

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Have you tried turning all the way down the volume? still present? 

yep, i actually solved the hissing problem (turned off a preset something) now all i want to know if using this home theatre amp (which i also use for my home sound system) is safe as a headphone amp, and will it even make the sound better?