Converting a huge number of music CDs to digital format

I have about two thousand music CDs of which I would like to create a digital library.  The idea of inserting one cd at a time into my computer seems like a very daunting task.  Is there a device that anyone would recommend thst allow multiple discs to be downloaded at one time?

First a pet peeve of mine. CDs are digital. I always dislike it when all articles say 'DVD to digital' or 'CD sales compared to digital sales'.
There are devices that can do this but they are more designed for duplication cost money. You could get a 10 bay duplicator for a little over $500 or so. Of course you would still need to swap out each disc tray 10 at a time.
A better method is to just do it piece meal. Do them in batches of 50 at a time and don't look at it as needing to do 2000. It will take a few weeks but this is the way most (including me ) did it.
Just to add. Rip in ALAC while you are at it. Storage is CHEAP compared to the time invested. You can always convert to a lower format but not to a higher format.
EDIT: Forgot but there are also ripping services that offer to rip you collection for you. Just search for CD ripping service.

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