If your looking for a Budget Receiver with as much Bells & Whistles as
you can get then your best option would be looking into Onkyo. Specifically the TX-NR828 THX certified
This model has everything that you need for your Axioms especially
the power output with 160Watts and 7.2 capability.
Along with 8-HDMI Inputs and Audyssey Acoustical Room Calibration and Wi-fi
The MSRP is $1099 but has a street price such as at Amazon around $750
Source:
http://www.onkyousa.com/Products/prod_class.php?class=Receiver&source=prodClassSide