Hi,
I also recently bought a DX1Koa.
Here in Ireland it cost €700. I think it's a good guitar, and I look forward to listening to that big spruce top "open up" over the coming years. I do sometimes feel that I'm listening to a synthetic body, but then again that may be down to my already knowing what it is - I'd like to be subjected to a blindfold test on it some day.
Although a low-end Martin, the guitar is well built, and considering the number of guitars Mr. Martin produces every year, fair play to him.
My only gripe is the quality of the machine heads - they ain't the best. By the way, can anyone recommend where to get an upgrade on the machine heads; would Martin supply them?