MC Phono preamp gains


If an MC phono preamp supports 45dB to 70dB, then would it work just like MM phono preamp if its gain is set at 45dB?
If that's the case, those phono preamps which support both MM and MC can essentially work as two MM inputs, right?

I am looking for a phono preamp that supports two MM inputs. I already have an SUT for my MC cartridges, so an MC input is not needed, but there exits very few phono preamps which support two MM inputs. So, I wonder if I can use those phono preamps that support both MM and MC as two MM input phono by setting the MC gain to the lowest (45dB).
ihcho

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Or just buy anothen MM phono stage which is no expensive normally, why do you want them all in one cabinet ?
Ihcho, if you're looking for MM premps (and you need 3 of them or one with 3 imput) why no try 3 different things with your cartridges and keep the best. So many MM preamps available, if you will search audiogon for preamp thread you will see at least 5 decent options to buy and they are not expensive.
You can use one tonearm for VG vinyl, next one for VG+ and third for Mint- to be correct with your grading (just kidding).