Indesign to PDF/x-1a creates "Hairlines"

When I create PDF x1a-files out of an Indesign-document hairlines appears in the background of Photos (the Photos are cut-outs placed on a dark background) does anyone know how to solve this problem??
thanks for help

PDF/X-1a fill flatten transparency (choosing Press Quality does not). Here's a good explanation for these screen artifacts and the fact that they probably won't print:
http://indesignsecrets.com/when-you-see-thin-white-lines-in-your-pdf-files.php

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Steve,
Thanks for your notes. To follow up on your response.
Bummer. I kinda had a hunch at this inDesign limitation.
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