title: Joseph Tushinsky
text: # Joseph Tushinsky
  
  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.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Tushinsky was married to Rebecca Del Rio, a Filipina actress. His son, Robert Joseph Tushinsky, is a businessman.
  
  