Thanks guys, that was very constructive. Taking a convex combination of all your comments, i'll go with
Tier 1: JME, AEJ Macro
Tier 2: RED
Tier 3: JMCB, JEDC
Tier 4: MD, JMacro
And I'll please the acrymonious micro guy above by making the equivalent list for Micro
Tier 1: JET, TE
Tier 2: AEJ:Micro, Rand
Tier 3: GEB
Tier 4: ET
Best to all. OP