Need TOSLink to either HDMI or USB Audio Converter

I'd like to input my entire Audio CD collection to my MacBook Pro with Retina Display via a Sony changer which has TOSLink audio out.
Since the MBPwRD doesn't have a digital audio input jack, I think a TOSLink to HDMI/USB converter will be the only way I'll be able to use the Sony changer rather than a SuperDrive.
I'm not even sure if I'll be able to totally automate importing 300+ CDs but even if I have to manually advance the changer to the next CD, it would be a heck of a lot easier than using the SuperDrive.
I'm currently searching the Internet for such a converter but not having much luck so far.

Hold the alt/option key while clicking on the volume icon in the bar at the top right of the screen (on the desktop not in iTunes) - this should list available audio output/input devices to choose from.
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https://developer.apple.com/library/mac/technotes/tn2274/_index.html .
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