If you’re referring to audiophiles, I believe it’s because they are acknowledging they know enough to say they are an amateur but recognize there are people who call themselves an audiophile just because they say “vinyl is the superior sound” without any justification of that opinion, which is an accurate observation of the divisions amongst audiophiles.
How come they’re in quotes but you’re better than them
If you’re referring to audiophiles, I believe it’s because they are acknowledging they know enough to say they are an amateur but recognize there are people who call themselves an audiophile just because they say “vinyl is the superior sound” without any justification of that opinion, which is an accurate observation of the divisions amongst audiophiles.