Norman C Mordaunt (1911 - 1999)

The British Federation of Audio
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The BFA has learned, with sadness, of the death of Norman Mordaunt whose name has been associated with the best in Audio for more than half a century. He died on April 20th, aged 88 years.

Terry Livingstone, a friend for over 50 years writes..

“In the late 1940s Norman Mordaunt was with Decca, closely involved in the Iaunch of the Decola, FFRR recording and Long Playing records. At that time the audiophile system was an Enoch pick-up, a Williamson amplifier and a Mordaunt Duplex loudspeaker. He subsequently joined BSR and then Tannoy. This was at a time when UK audio recording and reproduction technology enjoyed a worldwide reputation for innovation and excellence. He next formed Mordaunt-Short and was actively involved with its early development and growth."

"His latter years were spent in a retirement home in Sussex, sadly afflicted with profound deafness. His wife, a son and two daughters survive him.

"Norman Mordaunt will be remembered as a pioneer of the UK Hi-Fi industry, a great music lover and above all as a kind and generous man.”