Joseph Tushinsky (1910 in New York City – 1988 in Encino, California) was an American electronics industry pioneer, inventor and musician who co-founded Sony/Superscope Inc. in 1954. He is considered to be "The Father of Stereo". In 1964 Superscope Inc. purchased the Marantz Co., the Audio Electronics mfg. founded by Saul Marantz.[1]

Personal life

Tushinsky was married to Rebecca Del Rio, a Filipina actress. His son, Robert Joseph Tushinsky, is a businessman.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Joseph S. Tushinsky, 78, Inventor, Musician and First to Import Sony". The New York Times. March 23, 1988.


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