I went to Guitar Center and listened to different choices again. There might be something wrong with my head, but I didn't like the "bright" Taylor sound nearly as much as the rich Martin sound.
I really was going to get the DRS1, but then I stumbled upon this MMV and it sounded so much better and was so playable that I couldn't believe it! Even though the DRS1 was head-and-shoulders above anything else I'd heard, the MMV steamrolled it.
So, now I own a Martin, after six years of playing and owning a pretty basic beginner's guitar that took me pretty far. (I also got $100 off, two packs of strings, and a strap thrown in)
Thanks for the encouragement, guys! I don't know Klingon for thanks, so I'll say it in Spanish instead: Gracias, todos!
Also, a shout-out to my MasterCard.