Which input?

I would like to start copying my CD's (for personal use) to my PC. I realise the best way to do this would be to pop them in the CD reader and rip them. However I have 2 x Pioneer FD1007 300CD juke type boxes. They have Optical outputs. It would be so nice (and easy) to use this output into a sound card and let them play/rip continously.

My questions are 1 - Will it work?
2 - If so, how would the quality compare to analogue (RCA/phono)inputs and direct ripping
3 - Any recommendations on sound card with appropriate inputs?

If this wotks it would be a great way to start and for those special discs I could start an individual process.

Any other advice appreciated

Thanks

Alan

Thanks for that, so are you saying I can't use a ripper of choice? So how would I do it?

Since posting I have been trying to envisage it, would it be like recording streaming audio and having to edit the database?

I have just read someting about a PC/CD changer product called Wintrax http://www.cdcontrol.com/ which looks great but unfortunately it is still awaiting a 32 bit release. When this is available in the summer it might be an option.

Cheers

Alan