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???YOUR Personal Favorite???Why???
I hate to pile on, but the Pulsar 2's are all the standmount speaker I need.  Though I do like the looks of those Vivid Kayas.  
Anyon have experience with Moon River Reference 404 Integrated?
I didn't bother to mention it, but the Moonriver is a very handsome amp.  I never get tired of looking at it.  
Anyon have experience with Moon River Reference 404 Integrated?
Sorry, I spend some time on the Steve Hoffman Forum, and probably posted there.  As to your questions, I like it a lot, and have used it with several sets of speakers, including the mentioned CW4's, but also Rogers LS3/5a's, Joseph Audio Pulsar 2'... 
What exactly is PRaT???
“Brits and Aussies would say that anyone who doesn't get PRaT must be a prat!” :)  
Anyon have experience with Moon River Reference 404 Integrated?
Well, I have one and have commented several times over the last couple of years, usually referring to how happy I am with it powering my Klipsch CW4’s.  Is there anything in particular you would like to know?    
Solid State preamp Brands
Another vote for SPL.  I own the entry level Volume2, and it is very good, if only XLR in and out.  I think the Elector or Director would be fabulous.  I would like to try the upper tier Ayre preamps, as my Codex is something special!  
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
I’m becoming very interested in the Platimons VC One speakers.  Some rave reviews.  
Bookshelf or stand mount help please
AE1 Actives (Acoustic Energy).  Great speakers!  
Best standmounts with a 7" woofer/driver
Listening to my Pulsar 2’s right now, and can’t imagine a better sound in a medium sized room.    
Seeking Streamer & Dac that has 12s outputs and inputs
It’s not that difficult, as PS Audio has the Airlens with I2S out.  Their DAC has I2S input, so that combo should work, and sound great!    
Anyone can help... Boulder 866 for Tidal...
Looks like the 866 has an internet connection,so you should be able to get it connected to your network.  After that, Tidal should show your 866 as a device it can connect to.  Or, Roon or Mconnect should allow connection.  Try it and let us know.  
Best streamer, don't want Roon, don't want a screen, A DAC is OK but not necessary
Don’t know about the Mini, but the Femto Aries is great.  I’d say better than the Lumin U1 Mini, and I have both (in terms of sound quality).  
Integrated S.E.T Amp and Bookshelf Speakers Recommendations
Another great French speaker brand is J.M. Reynaud.  Much more laid back than the Triangle's I've tried.  
JA Pulsars vs Harbeth 30.2
@bigkidz , do you sell the Revival speakers?  
Looking for a great front ported bookshelp speaker recommendation
JM Reynaud Bliss Silvers are excellent front ported speakers.  I’ve enjoyed mine for several years, in many locations that rear ported speakers have struggled in.