AVR's are not serious audio gear. Even the expensive ones are not as good as a good integrated or separate. They are made to be something for everyone. Most of the things on them aren't ever used by 90% of the listeners. Thats' reality.
There are always work arounds. If you want a theater, then do a theater. If you want good 2 channel, then do that. Either way you will be making major compromises at your price point by the way you are talking and you will not be happy overall. JMHO