Before I took my BBS down, I was using a 576k upgraded 130xe, and IDE Plus 2.0, and a PR: Connection with a UDS-10 Ethernet/Serial adapter.
The reason I went this route is it was TOTALLY quiet as I had a CF card for the mass storage.
PM me if you want more details.
BTW I'm the guy at the Houston show a few years ago that tried to put the clone Intellivison on the table