Move router far from hifi components?


I just finished reading Hans Beekhuyzen's Kindle book on file based audio. This is what he said about where your router should go.


"Like cell phones, Wi-Fi uses radio frequencies that might cause interference in your stereo. Try to keep the Wi-Fi access point as far as possible from the hifiequipment and always use well shielded audio, power and network cables on your hifi. If Wi-Fi is your only choice, you’d rather hope you’re in an area that has little Wi-Fi traffic."

i don't think I have heard about this before and was wondering if this really makes a difference. I'm tempted to move my router and modem to another room to test but wanted to poll everyone to see if they have done this.
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Showing 4 responses by randy-11

re: linear power supply - an oft used solution to noise injection problems for DACs; but first try a DC power cord (no, don't waste money on a spendy AC power cord for your amp) a DC power cord that is made up in a star-quad wiring configuration.

I believe Ghent sells these  or you can make your own.
Wifi is fine for hifi if done correctly.  Going usb/ethernet adds other issues, such as the need for galvanic isolation.

Implemented correctly any of the above will be xlnt.

The ultimate would be optical as you don't need to worry about galvanic isolation, etc.
$500 spent on a used Topaz isolation transformer can be money well spent while you are waiting for the optical.