Current mode vs voltage mode


Will some kind audiophile, in relatively simple terms, explain the difference between current mode and voltage mode signal transfer.

The reason I'm so interested is I own a Halcro amp/preamp combo which sounds much too thin when connected with high quality XLR voltage/standard interconnects. However when I use the unbalanced current mode connection (with standard high quality RCA cables) between amp and preamp it sounds much more musical and the lean qualities near-completely disappear.

Thanks for all thoughts in advance

Brian
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Thanks Bob

Your informative post is very helpful. I'm not sure if impedances are the entire story, however, as what I am reading in the Halcro manuals is very similar to Krell's description of their CAST/KCT technology with "infinite" output impedance on their preamp current outputs and minimal, under 100 ohm, input imedances on their amp current inputs. Or is the Krell current tunnel technology nothing but a choice of impedances to simulate a tube amplifier?......sorry if my electrical background is lacking.

Brian