Converting docx to pdf - font readability & quality

I am using conversion software (such as Nitro PDF prof) to convert a 2010 word docx file into pdf - I use high quality (print ready) conversion for a larger file size. After the conversion, the pdf file opens properly in good quality within nitro pdf. However, when the same file is opened in acrobat rear 9./9.2, there appears to be a visible noticeable difference in quality. The font appears to be stretchy and it is NOT as sharp as the vie in nitro pdf. Even at 130% zoom, the document is not crisp.
Is this a known problem? What is the best way to get around this?

In the Preferences->Page Display Pane there are settings on how fonts are displayed on different monitors. Playing with these preferences might effect the display issues you are referring to

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