I have found the mids a little glaring. But with my present TT, I also found my previous phono stage that way. I just got a new amp last week that has improved my system quite a lot in this area, but have not played any vinyl through it yet. Once I have done so, I'll let you know if it's changed, which would mean it was more my previous amp than the 990. I tend to believe it is probably the amp.