Thanks guys. I COMPLETELY agree that just because someone has great gear does not automatically mean you will get a good sounding recording. In my case quite the opposite is true, I am working with a lot less then many studios I know of and not to sound full of myself but I do pretty damn well especially in my niche.
Theres a local studio
Kopperhead Home have a look at it, great gear and the guy is very cool but he couldn't record and mix a modern sounding metal CD if his life depended on it. He is certainly great at what he does otherwise though, definitely not metal!
I'm thinking about throwing up $30 an hour on the site. Screw it! If someone wants to bargain I'll be open to cut some deals.