Dead Can Dance reissues - not happy

I compared the original 4AD, the MoFi, and the redo on vinyl from a couple years ago- I suspect that the redo was digitally mastered, and couldn’t verify when DCD stopped recording analog. The MoFi is a little ’chestier" and than the original 4AD; the redo had more hi frequency info. On my system, it wasn’t bright or forced, but the original pressing is very good. The MoFi, if you can still get it, is close enough, though a little thicker in the upper bass/lower midrange. The MoFi had a channel reversal at some point in production that may have been fixed, I don't know.

I lowered my VTA so it is better but it still seems pretty hot to me.  maybe less with a MM cartridge

Love my Labyrinth Mofi

My copy sucks. With digital, the shakers on the opening track pop out in front of my speakers and sound real. With my vinyl copy, they sound flat and they are not as tightly spaced. This is just one example that holds true for the entire album. It is not my deck-most of my records sound better and a good number sound wayyy better. 

I have the originals which don’t sound unduly bright....big, spacious, excellent.  Are you sure about your cartridge installation/adjustment?